■Hangovers halve your manliness!

Everyone has experienced a hangover. “Never turn down a recommended drink! “I’ll go out with you to the end of the night! It is no exaggeration to say that those who drink in a manly manner are always in danger of getting a hangover.

The next morning, when the woman you drank with is looking a little hungover, you may ask her, “Are you all right? You are a manly man if you can say, “Are you okay? You should drink a little water,” and at the same time offer her a glass of chilled mineral water and a refreshing smile.

While the junior staff and bosses you drank with are coming to work a little later than usual the next morning, it is also chic to show your “strength” by coming to work as usual or a little earlier than usual as if nothing had happened.

Yes, the morning after a night of heavy drinking is when the true value of manliness is tested.

Stop drinking to avoid a hangover?

In order to avoid a hangover after drinking, I would like to share with you some “preventive measures”.

Preparation before drinking

Prepare yourself for battle before you drink.

Don’t be hungry!

This is so well known that many of you are probably aware of it.

If you drink on an empty stomach, your stomach and intestines absorb more alcohol more quickly because they have no other nutrients to absorb, which leads to a “shorter” and “higher” blood alcohol concentration, which directly leads to a hangover.

In addition, a lack of glutamine in the liver can cause pre-drinking hypoglycemia, one of the causes of hangovers, which increases the probability of a hangover.

Choose a drink by understanding its benefits.

Many of us drink drinks somewhat, but to what extent do we understand the difference in efficacy before making a choice?

There are two main types of drinks: those that promote the decomposition of alcohol and those that promote the decomposition of acetaldehyde.

If your liver is weak due to daily drinking or if you are extremely sensitive to alcohol, you should choose “the type that promotes alcohol decomposition,” as typified by “turmeric power. It enhances the function of the liver and promotes the decomposition of alcohol itself. However, the uplifting effect of alcohol is also suppressed for a short period of time, which tends to lead to drinking more alcohol than usual in pursuit of the uplifted feeling.

In cases other than the above, it is recommended to choose “Hepalyse” or “No Micata,” which are “acetaldehyde decomposition accelerators,” as they act directly on acetaldehyde, which is a factor in hangovers.

Wisdom from around the world Take a spoonful of olive oil.

In some countries near the Mediterranean Sea, it is customary to drink a spoonful of olive oil before drinking. In Russia, it is also known to consume butter and sour cream. The fat content helps to slow the absorption of alcohol to prevent hangovers.

” It is often said that “drink milk before drinking,” but the prevailing theory is that it is actually less effective due to its low fat content.

Choosing a drink

Know what kind of alcohol you drink to avoid hangovers, and choose the right one.” This drink is a no-no! It does not mean that you can’t have a hangover, but rather that you should be aware of the fact that you are likely to get a hangover, and take this as knowledge that will help you to drink accordingly.

Basically, keep in mind that the more impurities you have in your drink, the more likely you are to get a hangover.

White wine is better than red wine.

Which wine is more likely to give you a hangover, white or red? The answer is red wine. Why? Because red wine contains more impurities such as acetone, fusel oil, and tannins. In an experiment on hangovers, a comparison of groups that drank red wine and white wine showed that the group that drank red wine had higher levels of centronine and histamine in their blood and more severe hangover headaches.

Distilled rather than brewed alcohol

Distilled spirits are brewed alcohol (like active alcohol) that has been boiled to remove impurities. Therefore, distilled liquor is less likely to cause a hangover. However, it should be noted that distilled spirits such as potato shochu and rum use single distillation to bring out the flavor of the ingredients and are intentionally less refined, so they have relatively more impurities than distilled spirits.

Distilled liquors: vodka, gin, shochu, awamori, whiskey, brandy, rum

Brewed liquors: sake, beer, white wine, red wine, tequila, bourbon

Expensive drinks are better than cheap drinks.

For the same spirits, higher-priced liquors are generally less likely to cause a hangover. This is because more expensive liquors have more steps to remove impurities (including methanol). Women who know this may think that a hangover = cheap liquor only…! They may think that hangover = cheap liquor only!

Liquors (mixed drinks) should be consumed sparingly.

Brewed or distilled liquor flavored with herbs, fruits, and flavorings. This one also contains impurities other than ethanol in a sense, so it is more likely to lead to a hangover.

Beware of carbonated drinks.

Carbonation promotes the absorption of alcohol. It is often said that “chanpon” (consuming multiple kinds of alcohol) leads to hangovers, but it is believed that the original cause is due to the fact that carbonation is interspersed with the flow of drinks, such as beer, shochu, highball, and sake.

Know which liquors and makers do not suit your constitution.

The above is just a general theory. Have you ever had the experience that “I had a hangover with Company A’s sake, but I was fine with Company B’s sake no matter how much I drank,” or “I am fine with white wine, but I have a high probability of getting a hangover with sake,” even if the drinks are in the same category? Whether you get a hangover or not has a strong correlation to your personal constitution.

Red wine contains histamine, fusel oil, methyl alcohol, tyramine, and sulfites that can cause liver damage, etc. If any of these ingredients are incompatible with your body and liver, you can get a hangover even after drinking a little too much.

If you are a person who drinks alcohol, a hangover is a certain experience. Don’t let your hangover experience be a waste of time, but take it as an opportunity to collect data and analyze what went wrong. Paradoxically, the more hangover experiences you have, the more data you will have and the more accurate your analysis will be.

Choosing the right snacks

Know and choose the right hangover-friendly snacks.

Fat slows down the absorption of alcohol.

It may come as a surprise, but “fat” can have a big effect.

Fat intake delays the peak of blood alcohol concentration and lowers the blood alcohol concentration itself.

In the Mediterranean region, it is popular to drink a spoonful of olive oil before drinking to prevent hangovers.

In Russia, famous for its vodka, it is also known to take butter or sour cream before drinking.

In addition, although common throughout the world, nuts traditionally served at bars are actually a sign of the establishment’s consideration for the customer’s enjoyment of alcohol without getting a hangover.

Examples: macadamia nuts, walnuts, raisin butter, olive oil, sour cream, butter

Vitamins B15 and curcumin promote alcohol metabolism.

Let’s keep in mind that vitamin B15 improves liver function. It is also used as an ingredient in medications to treat liver diseases, such as acute hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver, and alcoholic liver disease.

Examples: pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, brown rice.

The second ingredient to look out for is curcumin. This is a component unique to turmeric. It restores liver function, promotes detoxification, and stimulates bile secretion.

Examples: turmeric, curry, mustard

Sulforaphane, which strengthens detoxification.

Sulforaphane, which sounds unfamiliar but contains a large amount of enzymes that detoxify toxins taken into the body.

Examples: broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower

7 vitamins that promote the decomposition of alcohol and acetaldehyde! 7 kinds!

Here are some foods that are effective in breaking down both alcohol and acetaldehyde.

・ Alanine/Glutamine

e.g. Shijimi clams, clams, sc allions

・ Taurine

e.g. Squid, octopus, scallops

・ Ortinine

Examples: cashew nuts, sesame, chicken breast

L-cysteine, methionine

Examples: Sunflower seeds, eggs, pork

Sesamin

e.g. sesame

Water

You are not a snack! I know some of you may be tempted to say, “No, it’s not!” but in fact, the most important thing is the intake of water. I think you have to have a “Tsumami” with your drinks, but keep in mind that you have to have water as well.” If you are at a bar, you should drink water with a chaser in moderation. If it is difficult to drink water at your seat due to the atmosphere, pretend to go to the restroom and drink water secretly. This is a bit of an uncool scene, so be careful not to be witnessed.

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