Stop the press: Scientists discover an unexpected natural hangover cure that actually works

No harm in trying it out...

http://qz.com/474607/scientists-discover-an-unexpected-natural-hangover-cure-that-actually-works/

http://csironewsblog.com/2015/07/31...the-fruitless-search-for-hangover-prevention/


Scientists discover an unexpected natural hangover cure that actually works
Deena Shanker
August 07, 2015
There is no shortage of alleged hangover cures, but now science is actually backing one up.

Australia’s national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (“CSIRO”), announced last month on its blog that in its research with Horticulture Innovation Australia, it made an unlikely discovery. Pears, in addition to lowering cholesterol, relieving constipation, and reducing inflammation, can also lower alcohol levels, preventing hangovers before they even start.

If consumed in advance of the alcohol, pears, and specifically Korean pear juice, the researchers say, “significantly reduced” hangover symptoms compared to a placebo drink. The biggest impact was seen in the subjects’ ability to concentrate, says Professor Manny Noakes, the project’s lead researcher.

It works, Noakes explained, because the pears affect the enzymes involved in alcohol metabolism, helping the body metabolize and eliminate alcohol or even inhibit its absorption. “In particular, reductions were seen in blood acetaldehyde levels, the toxic metabolic thought to be responsible for hangover symptoms,” says Noakes.

However, CSIRO says, these were just preliminary studies and a comprehensive review of the scientific literature on the topic is still forthcoming. But in the meantime, no harm in trying this one out.

 

Nothing beats hair of the dog.

 

So it cures Hangovers by making the alchohol you drink less effective?? defeats the purpose i reckon

 

yummy

Spiced red wine poached pears

 

Hmm, I received a bottle of Midori for my birthday the other day and I might have to test this theory out Monday night after my visitors leave...

 

The best cure for a hangover is to have another alcoholic drink. The 2 main causes of hangovers are dehydration and toxins from methanol.

Alcohol is mainly ethanol and method. Ethanol is OK, but methanol when it is metabolized, it produces toxins, which play a big part in hangovers. The body prefers to metabolize ethanol over methanol, so by having another drink the body will stop metabolising methanol and start processing ethanol again.

 

Hey Kinnon, next time you're in Melbourne, let's really put it to the test!

 

I discovered one also .. its called "water".

 

That works real well,just drink one litre of water before you passed out..

 

Ha, I dunno about that! Long walk to the Marsh if I miss the last train home!

Might have to make a trip to Melb sooner rather than later though, will keep you posted

 

Recovery plan as follows:
Poweraide
Chicken & Chips + Gravy
Coke
Another drink or 2 at 5pm
Bed by 8pm..

 

Sounds like an excellent idea. Now just need to come up with a bunch of reasons to get you to move back here.