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N-ACETYLCYSTEINE

A substance called glutathione is able to bind to acetaldehyde and excrete it from the body which translates feeling better faster.

Morning Hangover Cure with NAC

Dr. Michele Burklund April 25, 2013

A little preparation before that big event could be just the thing to solve that morning hangover.  

A hangover occurs when the liver's detoxification system is unable to keep up with a person's drinking.

The perpetrator in this whole equation is called acetaldehyde which is a toxic product of alcohol metabolism and is thought to contribute to the common symptoms of a hangover when its levels increase in the blood stream.

I won't bore you with the biochemistry of a hangover but a substance called glutathione is able to bind to acetaldehyde and excrete it from the body which translates feeling better faster.

So the big question is; how can we create a larger reserves of glutathione in preparation of drinking alcohol?

 N-acetylcysteine (the rate limiting amino acid in glutathione) can push your liver to produce more glutathione so your liver won't run out and create acetaldehyde.  

A little pre-party prep can go a long way!

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MEDICINE WILD. curated by Dr. Michele Burklund.  Dr. Michele Burklund perfectly blends the art of natural medicine into  beautiful and inspiring health tips in her health and wellness  website, Medicine Wild. Learn about natural remedies, DIY treatments, naturopathic lifestyles, and more

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