For many of us who have ever overindulged in alcohol, the uncomfortable aftermath of a hangover is all too familiar. From splitting headaches and disorientation to nausea and an upset stomach, the morning after a heavy night out is never a pleasant experience.
Over the years, numerous household remedies for this condition have been suggested, ranging from pickle juice and fried eggs to the controversial 'hair of the dog'.
However, the secret to alleviating those troublesome symptoms may have been hiding in your kitchen all along. Researchers suggest that fruit could be the miracle hangover cure we've all been searching for, with experts finding that a delicious plant-based snack could reduce hangover effects by up to 50%, according to the Daily Mail.
This health benefit is believed to come from the naturally occurring sugar in fruit, fructose, which has been shown to significantly decrease the rate at which the body can eliminate alcohol by nearly half.
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