Eating honey has been found to help alleviate the effects of a hangover due to the fructose in it breaking down the alcohol into harmless by products.
Dr John Emsley of the Royal Society has described how hangovers are caused by the alcohol in our bodies being broken down into acetaldehyde, a toxic substance. The fructose in honey has the ability to break this down into acetic acid which the body uses in normal metabolism, eventually turning it into carbon dioxide.
The acetaldehyde is responsible for the headaches, nausea and vomiting we may experience after a night of drinking. The body naturally breaks down the acetaldehyde over time but fructose speeds up the reactions.
Dr Emsley also advised that in order to prevent a hangover it is a good idea to drink mink before consuming alcohol to slow down absorption, sticking to clear alcohol, and drinking water before going to bed to prevent dehydration.
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