Natural products to prevent and treat hangover
Alcohol ingestion is known to result in hangover symptoms and organ damage. These consequences are characterized by unpleasant physical and mental symptoms- dizziness, headache, fatigue and muscle pain. This happens as a result of dehydration, hormonal alterations, dysregulated cytokine pathways, and the toxic effects of alcohol and acetaldehyde. Various ways of remedy have been accepted as a treatment of choice, including both behavioral approaches and pharmacotherapy. Three drugs approved by United State Food and Drug Administration are disulfiram, naltrexone and acamprosate. However, these pharmacological agents have several side effects, such as neuritis, gastrointestinal and central nervous system-related symptoms. Medicinal plants, fruits and vegetables can be a solution, as they are rich in antioxidants, isoflavonids and vitamins. Recent research also shows their positive effects on alcohol metabolism. Kudzu (Pueraria lobata) can reduce the anxiogenic effects of alcohol withdrawal, dihydromyricetin (Hovenia dulcis) is another therapeutic candidate, hypericum perforatum and Salvia miltiorrhiza are also natural products to treat alcohol use disorder. Details by the link!