Alcohol is known to deplete a multitude of nutrients in your body including vitamins B1, B6, B12, folic acid, zinc, magnesium and many more.
These nutrients are responsible for many metabolic processes of the body, including helping the liver to detox effectively.
If you’re low on these nutrients before you drink, you may worsen your hangover symptoms and feel edgy, anxious and exhausted the day after a long night out.
With Food
Raising your levels of these nutrients may be helpful, so having foods rich in these vitamins and minerals is a good strategy to help lessen the hangover.
The number one way for this is to eat a very good diet full of fruits, veggies, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, beans, good fats etc. You know the drill.
With Supplements
An alternative is to take a good multivitamin like this one. Or opt for an effervescent vitamin/mineral like this one.
Organic Spirulina is a B-Vitamin powerhouse and makes a wonderful addition to your pre and post-drinking routine. It’s rich in Vitamin B6 which is known to help hangovers, as well as vitamins B1, B2, B3 and more.
If you’re not already taking Spirulina, then we would recommend you start a couple of weeks beforehand, taking just 2 tablets or ½ teaspoon a day. Once your body is accustomed, We would recommend taking 8 tablets (or 1 teaspoon) before going out and the same again the next day.
Magnesium can relieve various kinds of headaches. Since magnesium is depleted with alcohol consumption, magnesium-rich foods and supplements may help you avoid headaches associated with the infamous hangover.
Try having magnesium-rich foods during the day such as nuts, seeds, green leafy veg, raw cacao and avocados.
Alternatively, take it as a supplement, such as BetterYou Magnesium spray.