Can you really supplement your way out of a hangover?
With the supplement industry projected to be worth £221 billion by 2030, there are pills and powders promising to cater to every health concern. Poor sleep, better gains at the gym, more focus and even a growing number of anti-hangover pills. And with festival season upon us, they sound like the holy grail for drinkers. Because as much as a weekender may equal the opportunity for all day and (for hardcore types) all night fun for a few days... there are also the mornings after (plural) to contend with.
As clinical nutritionist Stephanie Moore explains, several days of partying on the trot really are going to take their toll on your organs and . “Alcohol dysregulates you. Dehydration means you’re losing minerals and dancing makes you very sweaty. Your body is in so much crisis by night two, and by night three, forget it: you’re wrecked. And who gets a good sleep at a festival?” So, failing being sensible: wouldn’t it be great if you could pop a few pills and prevent or curb the tell-tale sweats, thumping head and weary legs?
