It comprises symptoms affecting different parts of the body, varies according to the individual and the circumstances in which the drinking occurred. All this means there are many different pathological pathways — metabolic, hormonal and so on — in which genetic variations will also play a role. Put these factors together, and it is most unlikely that a single, one-off cure is available, suggests Ernst. “A hangover is your body telling you a message: ‘Don’t abuse me,’” he said.
“If we had a foolproof cure for hangovers, we would drink more. Those of us who like their tipple, me included, would probably hesitate a bit less over the last glass.”
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