Hangover cure: Can electrolytes relieve symptoms the morning after drinking alcohol?
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Some claim that boosting electrolyte intake helps them hurdle hangovers. Fox News Digital spoke with some experts to find out whether electrolyte supplementation really expedites recovery.
Does electrolyte supplementation really expedite the recovery of a hangover? Fox News Digital spoke with some experts to find out. "Alcohol is a diuretic, increasing urination, which can cause disruptions in fluid and electrolyte balance." Supplementation of electrolytes — particularly sodium and potassium — can be helpful in warding off many of the effects of hangovers. Amy McGorry is a contributing health writer for Fox News Digital. Follow her on Twitter @amymcgorry.
Electrolytes are positive or negative electrically charged substances that help the body maintain the optimal fluid balance inside and outside the cells, and also help to regulate chemical reactions, according to Cleveland Clinic’s website.