Most modern people, and especially residents of megacities, cannot imagine their morning without coffee. Coffee is what advertising signs are full of; the morning smell of freshly brewed coffee attracts you from almost everywhere: from coffee shops, bakeries, shops. It's hard to resist drinking a cup of this aromatic and invigorating drink. But is everything really safe? Many people complain of headaches that arise from drinking coffee and caffeinated drinks. Why do you get a headache after drinking coffee and what can you do about it? We will talk about this later in our article.
Why do you get a headache after drinking coffee?
A post-coffee headache can be triggered by the following situations: either after drinking too much coffee or after partially stopping coffee consumption. In both cases, a person, as a rule, experiences not only pain in the head area, but also a general sluggish state of the body.
Headache after coffee is a common problem. Although caffeine is used in many pain relievers, in some cases, instead of helping, it causes a severe headache or migraine. A headache after coffee can occur both if you drink too much of the drink, and if you sharply and significantly reduce its consumption. Headaches may return within a few weeks after completely eliminating coffee from your diet. – Victoria Netrebko, cardiologist at the regional clinic in Kharkov.
So what is the connection between headaches and drinking espresso, Americano or any other type of coffee drink? The fact is that each human body reacts individually to the stimulation that caffeine has on the nervous system. Most people gain energy and vigor because coffee acts as an energy drink. However, there is another side to the coin: if a person has diseases of the nervous or cardiovascular system, coffee can provoke migraines, lethargy, fatigue and will only worsen your well-being. Along with these unpleasant symptoms, the consequences of drinking coffee can also be:
- Feeling nervous;
- Convulsions;
- Pain in the epigastric region;
- Sleep disorders;
- Irritability;
- Depression;
- Nausea and vomiting;
- Decreased concentration.
If you notice at least one of the listed symptoms, we definitely recommend that you visit a doctor so that a specialist can make a thorough diagnosis, adjust your diet and advise you on drinking coffee individually.
What foods contain caffeine?
If you experience one or more of the listed symptoms, this does not mean that stopping drinking coffee will immediately get rid of this problem. If your body is extremely sensitive to caffeine, the following products should be prohibited for you:
- Tea leaves (any strong green or black tea);
- Cocoa seeds;
- Guarana and any energy drinks;
- Cola nuts.
A specialist at the Polish Institute of Neurobiology, Andrzej Rutkowski, states: “Caffeine consumption should be safe when drinking two cups of coffee. This is the correct and normal dose for a healthy person who does not complain of any diseases. If after drinking one or two cups of coffee you experience unpleasant symptoms, you should definitely visit a doctor and undergo an examination in order to prevent problems in the functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems in time.”
COFFEE IS NOT IMPACTED IN MIGRAINES
Billions of sick heads
Headache is a painful condition that can greatly interfere with daily life. According to the World Health Organization, this is the most common complaint among adults around the globe. Headaches can vary in intensity, but in any case they cause extremely unpleasant sensations in a person. In order to present the picture more vividly, let’s remember what is happening to the unfortunate Stepa Likhodeev from the novel “The Master and Margarita”: “it seemed to him that he could not open his eyes, because if he only did so, lightning would flash and his head would be there it will be blown to pieces. A heavy bell was buzzing in that head, brown spots with a fiery green rim floated between the eyeballs and closed eyelids, and to top it all off, he felt sick.”
In addition to such vivid experiences, frequently recurring headaches prevent us from fully interacting with colleagues and loved ones; they become a tangible financial burden, reducing our ability to work and forcing us to constantly take painkillers. Studies have shown that depression is three times more likely to develop in patients with chronic headaches.
Migraines are severe attacks of headache that can last for several days. Currently, about 1 billion people on the planet suffer from this disease. In this case, an attack can be triggered by external factors. Traditionally, these include bright lights, loud noises, chocolate, cheeses, wine, cocoa and coffee.
Migraine - what are you?
Among all types of headaches, migraine deserves special attention: firstly, it is very common, and secondly, it ranks sixth among all diseases that can lead to disability. Compared to men, migraines occur in women approximately 3-4 times more often. The disease is manifested by a severe throbbing headache, which usually occurs in one half of the head, and during an attack it can spread to the entire head. This is where the name "migraine" comes from - "pain that covers half the skull" - as a result of the merger of the French migraine and the Latin words hemicrania. Attacks can last up to several days, accompanied by nausea, fear of light and sound. Often, before the pain itself occurs, the so-called aura, or harbingers of the disease, appears. The perception of taste and smell may change, there is a feeling of numbness or tingling in one half of the face or body, double vision or bright flashes flash in the eyes. Depending on the specific symptoms and examination data, having excluded other diseases, the neurologist makes diagnoses and prescribes medications that affect the pathological process in the nervous system, and not only relieve pain.
Threats from outside
A large number of studies are devoted to external causes that cause migraine attacks. By changing your lifestyle and reducing the number of such factors, a person can make his life much easier. In addition to strong emotional experiences, physical stress and traditional risk factors for almost all diseases - alcohol abuse and smoking, doctors also found the culprits among ordinary food products. A separate group of “provocateurs” included products containing the amino acid tyramine. These include cocoa, coffee, chocolate, all smoked meats, some citrus fruits and avocados, red wine and aged cheeses. The fact is that tyramine, participating in reactions with enzymes, causes spasm (constriction) of blood vessels and also interferes with the synthesis of the “hormone of joy” - serotonin. Plus, patients with migraine have an innate “predisposition” of the nervous system to trigger a pathological chain leading to a painful attack.
The acquittal
Coffee lovers are encouraged by the results of a new study from three medical centers led by Professor Elizabeth Mostofsky from Harvard Medical School. Scientists observed patients suffering from migraines for six months. Study participants completed electronic questionnaires twice daily covering most aspects of their lives: medication use, sleep characteristics, stress factors, consumption of caffeinated drinks, various foods and alcohol, and menstrual cycle characteristics. In addition, they described in detail the migraine attacks that occurred and the events preceding them. It turned out that when it comes to coffee, the “golden mean” principle applies. Study participants experienced headaches only when drinking three or more cups of coffee per day. The subjects who drank 1-2 servings felt quite satisfactory. These results remained stable despite changes in other factors, such as sleep quality, menstrual cycle timing, and alcohol consumption. Scientists have found some dependence only on taking oral contraceptives, but this issue requires separate consideration.
Golden mean
The authors of the article with the results of the above-mentioned study, which was published in the American Journal of Medicine, provide data that about 87% of Americans drink coffee daily, and we can assume that there are no less lovers of this drink around the world. Just as there are no less of them among people suffering from migraine attacks. Therefore, for such a large number of coffee lovers, the results of the study will be quite good news. In addition to its pleasant taste, coffee also has many beneficial properties. And the results of a recent analytical work from the Italian University of Catania, which analyzed 127 previously completed studies around the world, showed that drinking coffee may reduce the risk of diabetes and Parkinson's disease by 30%.
As a result, we can say that, as in many other aspects of our lives, the main thing is to adhere to the principle of reasonable consumption and moderation.
In addition to food and external ones, there are physiological triggers of migraine:
-Stress
-Hunger
-Fatigue
-Menstrual cycle
1-2 cups of coffee a day does not increase the likelihood of a migraine attack.
About 15% of the world's population suffers from migraine.
Published: December 4, 2021
How to get rid of headaches after coffee?
If you have a headache after drinking coffee, don’t rush to take your pills. There are traditional methods that will help you get rid of headaches after coffee at home. If you can't give up your favorite drink, try to follow these tips:
- Drink plenty of still mineral water;
- Enrich your diet with fruits and vegetables. They contain vitamins and minerals that strengthen the nervous system;
- Replace classic black or green tea with any tea of herbal origin (chamomile, lemon balm, mint, thyme);
- Take care of long and high-quality sleep, which should be at least eight hours;
- Try to get more rest;
- When taking any medications, make sure that they do not contain caffeine.
Caffeine for medicinal purposes
Oddly enough, in addition to harm, caffeine can also bring benefits. Many people consider caffeine not only a stimulant, but also a pain reliever. And this is justified. There are over-the-counter medications on the market that contain a combination of paracetamol and caffeine. Caffeine complements the analgesic and antipyretic effects of the drug due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune response activating properties. Therefore, this combination can be used even for colds and flu. According to one drug manufacturer, caffeine increases the pain-relieving effect of paracetamol by 66 percent and speeds up the onset of its work. The drug is also recommended for the treatment of migraines, which it often treats just as well as strong medications prescribed by doctors to treat extremely intense headaches.
According to Andrzej Rutkowski, other similar methods of combating migraines are known, for example, to get rid of aching pain, just drink a cup of coffee with a slice of lemon. Apart from providing the right dose of caffeine, the citrus will also boost your vitamin C levels. Other pain-relieving coffee recipes are known, such as coffee with cardamom and ginger. These coffee drinks are also good for colds because they have a warming effect. However, remember that coffee is not for everyone. Before using such products, be sure to consult your doctor.
Prevention of asthma
One cup of coffee contains:
· Vitamin B2: 11% of the recommended daily value.
· Vitamin B5: 6% of the recommended daily value.
· Manganese and potassium: 3% of the recommended daily value.
· Vitamin B3 and magnesium: 2% of the recommended daily value.
This amount may seem insignificant, but this is only enough for one cup, and many people drink 3-4 cups a day. In addition, coffee beans are rich in fiber - healthy dietary fiber. But what coffee contains a little is calories (if you drink it without milk and sugar).
Coffee can have health benefits, but it can also be harmful, especially if you drink too much of it. Therefore, scientists recommend a moderate amount of coffee - no more than 300 ml of caffeine per day. This is about 3-4 cups of ground coffee (or 5 cups of instant). However, if you have high blood pressure, bladder or stomach problems, it is better to give up coffee altogether.
To whom and in what cases is coffee harmful?
· First of all, for people with high blood pressure, since coffee can further aggravate this problem.
· Coffee will also not benefit people with diseases of the cardiovascular system. The fact is that coffee has a stimulating and tonic effect, but this is contraindicated for hypertensive patients and heart patients.
· You should not get carried away with coffee if you have gastritis or, especially, a stomach ulcer. Due to the caffeine content, coffee creates an acidic environment in the stomach, which can cause severe heartburn.
· During pregnancy, doctors also advise abstaining from coffee: caffeine jeopardizes pregnancy, the risk of miscarriage with excessive coffee consumption increases to 30%! But if the expectant mother still really wants to drink her favorite drink, you shouldn’t deny her this - the pregnant woman’s body knows better what it needs, and one cup of weak coffee a day will not do any harm.
You need to know that an overdose of coffee leads to dizziness, headaches and insomnia.
Those who have diagnoses such as coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, kidney disease, glaucoma, high blood pressure, increased excitability and insomnia should not drink coffee.
Coffee contains tannins that can dry out the stomach lining. For this reason, you should not drink this drink on an empty stomach. Coffee is contraindicated during exacerbation of chronic gastritis and ulcers.
It is not recommended for elderly people and children to drink coffee. To reduce the possible harm from caffeine, simply add milk to your coffee - coffee with milk is much healthier than black coffee. Firstly, it reduces the risk of calcium leaching from the bones, and secondly, it reduces the concentration of caffeine. And many people think that coffee tastes better with milk. One drawback is that this drink is not suitable for those who want to lose weight due to its high calorie content.
What can replace coffee?
Coffee is not the only way to recharge. Its invigorating element, caffeine, is found in various products. These are tea leaves, cocoa beans, nuts, cola and others. You can enhance the invigorating effect of coffee not by quantity, but by combining it with other products, for example, juice or a slice of grapefruit or lemon.
What can you drink instead of morning coffee?
1. Black tea
. The march of tea around the world has been going on for much more than a millennium. This is not surprising: the content of various chemical substances in it reaches 300 types. Mechanism of action: Theine, especially in freshly brewed high-quality tea, has a positive effect on the brain: the functional parts of the brain begin to work quickly and coordinatedly. A person feels cheerfulness, lightness in the body, and a decrease in the feeling of fatigue. Due to the dilation of blood vessels, oxygen is able to reach all cells. The heart works more actively, sensitivity increases. Beneficial properties: Tea contains many vital minerals (for example, calcium, manganese, fluorine). According to scientists, about 4 cups of black tea can provide the human body with the daily requirement of important minerals.
2. Green tea
. For its healing properties, large amount of vitamins and other beneficial substances, green tea is nicknamed “pharmacy in a cup.” The tonic effect of green tea is provided by the caffeine (theine) contained in it. And although its amount exceeds the amount of caffeine in coffee, it acts softer and longer due to the fact that it is combined with tannin. The tonic effect is maximal in the first half hour, and then very slowly decreases over the course of 4-5 hours. It’s nice that the excitement caused by tea is not followed by depression. There are other benefits of green tea as a tonic drink: Acceleration of the formation of conditioned reflexes. Due to the strengthening of excitation processes with constant inhibition processes in the nervous system. Increased reaction speed. Since the processing of information and the transmission of nerve impulses by the brain accelerates. Long-term tonic effect on the nervous system. A certain set of vitamins and microelements is responsible for this. It helps increase resistance to extreme stimuli. Green tea also improves a person's memory and attention. Not only the brain, but also the human muscular system receives energy from green tea. The drink makes it easier to endure heavy physical and nervous stress, which is why travelers, hunters, and geologists love it. Green tea retains more nutrients compared to black, red and yellow teas due to the fact that it is not fermented. And its exceptional feature is that it does not release useless or harmful substances into the solution.
3. Chicory
. The tonic effect of chicory is ensured by its beneficial effect on all body systems. Chicory is ideal for hypertension (gently lowers blood pressure), potassium and B vitamins normalize the functioning of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, acting similarly to antidepressants, and relieves irritation and fatigue. Active substances: Chicory root contains a lot of super beneficial substances, vitamins and compounds. It is rich in vitamins, in particular group B, tannins, carotene, etc. Chicory has a beneficial effect on the digestive system and metabolism, and this is ensured by a high concentration of inulin. Interestingly, soluble chicory retains all the beneficial substances, since during its production the dried root extract is not subjected to chemical treatment. Benefits of Chicory: So, is drinking chicory healthy instead of coffee? It is an almost ideal coffee substitute for pregnant women. Chicory is beneficial for the body, lacks caffeine and contraindications, and tastes close to coffee. You can also drink chicory before bed.
4. Cocoa
. Despite the less tonic effect than morning coffee, cocoa is a popular drink. Thanks to tonic substances - caffeine, theophylline, theobromine - and the antidepressant phenylephylamine, cocoa promotes maximum concentration and mental activity, the appearance of a good mood, and increased stamina. Uncooked (cold) cocoa quickly restores muscles after hard physical work, competitions or sports activities. In this parameter, it even surpasses drinks specifically intended for athletes. But the ability to influence mood immediately removes this product from the list of people prone to panic and experience anxiety attacks. Active substances: cocoa beans, from which cocoa is subsequently obtained, contain about 300 different substances that have both benefits and harm to the body. Magnesium is good for bones, relaxes muscles and helps cope with stress. Iron fights anemia. Chromium maintains the required glucose level. Serotonin protects against depression. Bioflavonoids neutralize the effect of reactive oxygen species, which stimulate the growth of tumors. Benefits: Chocolate tree is the only plant that contains anandamide and affects the brain by increasing endorphin levels.
5. Invigorating herbal teas.
Herbal teas can have various effects - calming or tonic, medicinal or vitamin... The lack of caffeine in herbal teas allows them to be consumed with high blood pressure, as well as for people suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system. Thanks to invigorating and tonic herbal teas, you will get rid of fatigue, restore strength and energy. St. John's wort tea - in addition to raising energy, it will cure mild depression. From rose hips and leaves of Schisandra chinensis - it will increase performance and enhance attention due to the action of ascorbic acid and B vitamins. From sage and rosemary - the essential oils from them quickly evaporate, so such teas do not infuse for a long time. From ginger root with honey - has a warming and invigorating effect and improves brain activity. With lemon balm (lemon balm) – relieves increased fatigue. Made from a mixture of valerian root, motherwort herb and hawthorn fruit - relieves depression and lifts your spirits.
6. Contrast/cold shower.
A tonic drink is not the only way to wake up quickly and efficiently; a contrast or cold shower does an excellent job of getting a boost of energy for the whole day. Contact with cold water on the skin is stressful for the body, which stimulates increased secretion of adrenaline by the adrenal glands. Of course, vigor is ensured in this way, but such procedures are contraindicated for people with heart disease. A contrast shower involves alternating hot (up to 45 degrees), sometimes medium (about 35 degrees) and cold (up to 20 degrees) water. Warm water relaxes, cold water serves to strengthen blood vessels and increase their tone. Sudden temperature changes help strengthen the cardiovascular system, improve blood circulation, increase immunity, harden and refresh.
Listen to your body. It should be your main factor in the struggle for and against any product.
Hypertension and caffeine
According to the expert, taking caffeine or other caffeine-like products to people suffering from hypertension can cause irritation and severe headaches. Heart palpitations may also occur. This all happens because there is no universal pressure, and each body reacts to caffeine differently. People suffering from hypertension should be careful not only with coffee, but also with painkillers, which often contain caffeine. This is an important issue, especially for headaches, which are treated with the right dose of coffee.
You can adapt to caffeine and thus become resistant to it. Moreover, drinking five or even six cups of coffee daily, caffeine can cause the opposite reaction to the desired one, that is, cause drowsiness, says Andrzej Rutkowski. Excess of this substance can sometimes make headaches worse. According to the specialist, we are talking about the depletion of certain receptors, which leads to the so-called paradoxical effect.
According to Caffeineinformer.com, a website devoted to the effects of caffeine on the human body, coffee headaches have their own distinctive signature. The soreness begins behind the eyes and moves toward the forehead, and as it progresses, it can cause severe migraines. Such illnesses can occur in people who undergo caffeine detoxification, drink excessive amounts of coffee, or, paradoxically, do not drink their daily dose of caffeine.
Coffee and blood pressure
If you are hypertensive and your blood pressure is fluctuating, you absolutely need to monitor its normal level. Coffee can cause sudden surges in blood pressure, which can lead not only to health problems, but also to death, which is why it is so important to monitor blood pressure readings. Tonometers will help you with this, which you can buy on the website of our online store Orthosalon or in the Medtechnika Orthosalon chain of stores in your city.
There are several types of tonometers:
- Mechanical;
- Semi-automatic;
- Automatic.
With the help of a tonometer, you can always monitor your blood pressure in a timely manner and take measures to normalize it. In addition to the mechanical one, in our Medical Equipment store in Kharkov, Kiev, Dnepr, Odessa, Lvov and other cities of Ukraine, you can also choose and buy an automatic tonometer, which is an innovative means of measuring pressure and has a number of wide and useful functions, such as: measurement heart rate, calculation of the average value of the results, voice guidance, date and time display and many others. We work only with the world's leading brands, so we confidently guarantee you the quality of the products we provide. If you decide to buy a tonometer, it’s time to visit Medtekhnika Orthosalon.
Coffee benefits and harm to health
Kitchen. Early morning. A cup of aromatic coffee is steaming on the table... Is this a familiar picture? According to statistics, 90% of the country's adult population starts their morning with this invigorating drink. And then they continue to drink coffee throughout the working day. Coffee has acquired many legends today. So what is it really like?
Caffeine and its benefits
The main product found in coffee is caffeine. Caffeine is a moderate stimulant. The effects of caffeine on people vary depending on their sensitivity to this component. Some drink several cups a day without any effect on them, while others may feel changes from even one serving of coffee. The property of caffeine is such that after entering the digestive system, it quickly dissolves in the body, being eliminated within a few hours after consumption. This is why coffee has a diuretic effect.
Caffeine increases dopamine levels in the brain, which makes us feel more alert and cheerful. Drinking coffee in moderation has a positive effect on the central nervous system: improves mood, increases physical and mental activity. Knowledge workers who drink 2 cups of coffee a day cope with work much faster than their colleagues who refuse to drink coffee - this was the conclusion reached by American researchers who studied the effect of caffeine on human mental abilities. However, it is difficult to determine a favorable dose on your own. After all, the effect of caffeine on each person is individual and depends on the type of nervous system.
Facts about coffee
Is drinking coffee harmful or beneficial? There is no clear answer to this question. Of course, coffee is harmful in large quantities and when consumed frequently, just as any other frequently consumed product is harmful. Coffee is prescribed both for its miraculous properties and for its ability to cause great harm. Let's figure it out.
Coffee affects the central nervous system
This is indeed true. As mentioned above, coffee is a stimulant of the central nervous system. However, exceeding the individual dose of a person leads to depletion of nerve cells, disruption of the normal functioning of the body: fatigue, lethargy, and decreased ability to work appear.
Coffee causes insomnia
Drinking coffee at night can cause insomnia. However, this effect is not observed in everyone. Those who constantly “sit” on coffee get their body so accustomed to this drink that it ceases to be a stimulant. And, nevertheless, it is not recommended to drink coffee after five o'clock in the evening.
Coffee and pills
Caffeine tends to weaken or enhance the effect of certain medications. That is why if you are an avid coffee drinker, then you should check with the doctor who prescribed your medications whether you can drink coffee with tablets. But antidepressants should not be accompanied by drinking coffee, since this product suppresses their effect.
Caffeine increases the risk of heart disease
Coffee actually increases cardiac activity. However, healthy people who drink coffee in moderation showed no tendency to develop cardiovascular diseases. No studies have confirmed a link between coffee consumption and heart attacks. People who are particularly sensitive to caffeine may experience an increase in blood pressure, but, as a rule, this only occurs for a few hours. Therefore, elderly people are not recommended to drink coffee.
Coffee and cancer
It has long been believed that there is a direct link between cancer and coffee consumption. The research was carried out over a long period of time. However, no assumptions about the relationship between the occurrence and development of cancer and coffee consumption were confirmed.
Are coffee and cigarettes a bad combination?
Many people like to drink coffee with a cigarette. Studies have shown that smokers drink significantly more coffee than non-smokers. Nicotine tends to remove caffeine from the body more quickly. Consequently, the smoker is more likely to need caffeine. According to research, those who quit smoking do not decrease their need for caffeine for about six months. It should also be noted that decaffeinated coffee more often causes the need for a cigarette. The combined use of coffee and cigarettes further increases the risk of developing arterial hypertension and may increase the manifestations of atherosclerosis of the arteries.
Coffee cures hangovers
This is the most common myth about the benefits of coffee. Caffeine is not an antidote to drunkenness, except that it gives the person himself a feeling of relief after a cup of coffee. But this is caused solely by the consciousness of the person himself. Coffee can only lift your tone a little. All the effects caused by alcohol are not neutralized by caffeine.
Coffee is addictive
By exceeding his individual dose, a person becomes dependent. Stopping coffee consumption can cause discomfort in the body: fatigue, drowsiness, headache, irritation and even depression. After a cup of coffee, these symptoms disappear. Problems usually begin to arise 12-14 hours after drinking the last portion of the drink. Everything here is the same as with sweet tooth lovers who decide to go on a diet. It is enough to endure a week or two without your favorite product, and the addiction stops.
Interestingly, the caffeine content in brewed coffee is 380-650 mg/l, in instant coffee – 310-480 mg/l, in Espresso coffee – 1700-2250 mg/l. The drink "Cola" contains about 100 mg/l of caffeine.
Author of the article Natalya Gorshkova
Expert commentary
Physician-therapist, chief physician of the multidisciplinary clinic Dialine, Dzerzhinsky district Anna Tsybulina:
“People with cardiovascular diseases should not drink coffee, incl. arterial hypertension (increased blood pressure), vascular atherosclerosis, arrhythmias, diseases of the endocrine system (including the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, diabetes), diseases of the kidneys, stomach and duodenum, since it indirectly stimulates the production of adrenaline and hormones similar to it, which enhances the already disturbed imbalance of the autonomic nervous system and can provoke a worsening of the course of the listed diseases.
Also, excessive coffee consumption is not recommended for young people and girls planning to have children.
A healthy young person can drink no more than 1 cup of coffee per day with a concentration of less than a teaspoon of coffee per glass of boiling water; it is better to dilute the coffee with milk. I recommend using coffee that you have just ground from beans, rather than instant coffee.
The best time to drink coffee is morning. Exceptions are cases when there is a state of severe hypotension accompanied by a decrease in pressure. Then the doctor may recommend drinking coffee or strong tea to bring the patient out of the threatened state, regardless of the time of day. However, you cannot independently “prescribe” coffee for yourself to take every day with low blood pressure!”
How to relieve a hangover in a mildly intoxicated person?
Typically, a hangover in a healthy person lasts about 24 hours. You need to hold out for 24 hours. How to do it? Regardless of the severity of the symptoms, the most important way to relieve hangover symptoms is to quickly remove acetaldehyde from the body, and for this you need to drink as much as possible - water, weak sweet tea, tomato juice, cabbage or cucumber pickle.
When choosing an anti-hangover drink, listen to your body - drink what you want. The exception is strong tea or coffee. They will not help you, but will only increase the load on the heart, which is already damaged. It is advisable not to drink carbonated drinks.
And one more recommendation for mild intoxication is sleep, during which the liver enzyme systems will independently cope with the incoming dose of alcohol poison. What you should never do is get hungover. A new portion of alcohol will return the state of euphoria for an hour, but the ethanol processing systems already running in enhanced mode will quickly utilize ethanol to acetaldehyde and increase its concentration in the blood. This will ultimately only increase intoxication and initiate the onset of alcohol dependence. To summarize, we can say that if hangover intoxication is not severe, the best ways to cure a hangover are to drink plenty of fluids and sleep.
For severe headaches, you can take medications based on acetylsalicylic acid. To remove unabsorbed alcohol and reduce nausea, you can take enterosorbents. But do not experiment, use only drugs that you have already tested and tolerate well.
