Whether it’s a festival, a party, or a night out with friends, alcohol often features in celebrations. But the enjoyment can quickly fade the next morning with a throbbing headache, fogginess, and exhaustion,
classic hangover symptoms.
If you’re looking to reduce the chances of a hangover, a doctor’s advice may offer a simple solution.
Eat Cheese Before Drinking
According to a pulmonary and critical care doctor, eating cheese before consuming alcohol can significantly lower the risk of a hangover. As reported by The Mirror, Dr Neenzi, MD (@neenziiemd), explained in a viral video that cheese helps prepare the body for alcohol. Its protein, fat, and complex carbohydrates form a protective layer along the stomach lining, slowing the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream.
This allows the body more time to process alcohol, reducing its overall impact.
How Cheese Helps Your Liver And Body
Cheese may also support the liver by improving alcohol metabolism and easing the strain caused by drinking. Alcohol can deplete essential nutrients, especially vitamin B and calcium, both of which are present in cheese.
Calcium supports nerve and muscle function, while vitamin B plays a key role in energy production and metabolism, helping the body recover more efficiently. The doctor stressed that avoiding alcohol altogether is the healthiest option. ‘But if you do drink, eating cheese beforehand can help,’ she said.
When Does A Hangover Begin?
Doctors also explain how hangovers develop.
- After one to two units of alcohol, the heart rate increases and mild euphoria or sociability may occur. (One unit equals 10 millilitres of pure alcohol, which the body typically processes in about an hour.)
- After four to six units, judgement and reaction time decline, increasing the likelihood of poor decisions.
- At around eight units, roughly four pints of 3.6% beer or four 175 ml glasses of wine, a hangover is almost inevitable for most people, as the liver cannot process all the alcohol overnight.
- Consuming more than 10 units raises serious risks, including vomiting, diarrhoea, dehydration, severe headaches, dizziness, and loss of coordination.
