Written by: Pippa Thackeray | Written on: May 4, 2025 | Updated on: May 5, 2025
- Alcohol is metabolized into acetaldehyde, a toxic compound contributing to hangover symptoms.
- Genetic factors, sleep quality, and gut health influence how severely hangovers are experienced.
- Poor gut health can slow alcohol clearance, exacerbating hangover symptoms.
- Strategies to feel better after alcohol include eating before drinking, hydrating, and prioritizing sleep.
- Probiotics, like ZBiotics, can help break down acetaldehyde in the gut, potentially reducing post-alcohol discomfort.
- 1. Alcohol metabolism explained
- 2. Why hangovers are not experienced uniformly
- 3. Gut bacteria and alcohol clearance
- 4. How to feel better after alcohol
- 5. The science behind alcohol-induced symptoms
- 6. In summary