PrideInThisTeam Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 http://www.huffingto..._ref=weird-news Most of us are familiar with the pounding headaches, drowsiness, stomach-turning nausea and "did-I-get-run-over-by-a-bus" sensation that comes with that most dreaded of morning-after ailments: the hangover. To alleviate the suffering, chugging coffee, downing Advil or simply choosing to forego the wretched day altogether by returning to bed sometimes does the trick. But what if there were a miracle elixir that could chase that hangover cloud away -- and better still, what if that magic drink were something you could easily pick up at your local supermarket? A group of Chinese researchers say that they may have indeed found this perfect hangover cure -- and it goes by the name of "Sprite." After examining 57 beverages in a lab, researcher Hua-Bin Li and his colleagues at Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou determined that Sprite was one of the drinks that best relieved hangover symptoms. The team of scientists had hypothesized that what you consume after drinking booze could alter the effect of alcohol on your body. Specifically, they theorized that certain drinks could impact the body's metabolism of alcohol in a way that would help alleviate hangover symptoms. The Chinese researchers, therefore, decided that they would look at how the different beverages impacted the activity of ADH and ALDH. Some beverages were found to be terrible for a hangover. An herbal infusion with hemp seeds, for example, was discovered to boost the activity of ADH while inhibiting ALDH, therefore slowing down the breakdown of acetaldehyde and dragging out the hangover effects. On the other hand, some drinks, including Sprite (known in China as Xue bi) and a type of soda water, were found to have the opposite effect: increasing the activity of ALDH and thus speeding up the breakdown of acetaldehyde. The researchers are reportedly planning to conduct the tests in living organisms, but the results have already generated a lot of buzz, as people around the world celebrate the possible death of the hangover. However, experts warn that we shouldn't quite raise the victory flag just yet. Edzard Ernst, a medicinal science expert from the University of Exeter, told Chemistry World that while he found the study interesting, more research is necessary before we wholeheartedly embrace the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Here are two easy cures that worked great for me. 1) Gulp 32 ounces of water before you go to bed. Keeps you hydrated which is the leading cause of the 'hangover' . You will have a mild hangover or none at all. 2) Dont go overboard drinking in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khalifawiz501 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Here are two easy cures that worked great for me. 1) Gulp 32 ounces of water before you go to bed. Keeps you hydrated which is the leading cause of the 'hangover' . You will have a mild hangover or none at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish⑦Canuck Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 They've obviously never heard of Irn Bru. I'm off soda though. Used to drink too much of the stuff and now I'm not touching a drop. Worried about what it does to my teeth the most, although luckily I've had no major problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberries Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 water is all you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Was this not known? Sprite, Ginger Ale or 7-Up will do. Works wonders for all stomach ails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:D Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Research paid for by PepsiCo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Aerosex Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 You know what works every time? Not drinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VICanucksfan5551 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Boooooooooo you suck Gatorade, water, food. And if you aren't a feline and have time for it, go for a run. It'll be painful, but a shower and a nap afterwards and you'll wake up feeling good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Don't get hangovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Research paid for by PepsiCo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Bacon Sandwich + Bacon Icecream + Bacon Water + Bacon Bacon = No hangover, just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khalifawiz501 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Thought they would do Coke a favour by trying to increase Sprite sales? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moz Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Y'can't beat a nice bacon butty and a nice brew when you have a hangover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Some greasy McDonalds always does the trick for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkSniper Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Research paid for by PepsiCo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:D Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Aerosex Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Naah I just don't need to impair myself to have a good time (only to barely be able to recall it). I love my liver too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbal23 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Lol, they own one of'em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Naah I just don't need to impair myself to have a good time (only to barely be able to recall it). I love my liver too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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