Some claim that boosting electrolyte intake helps them hurdle hangovers. Fox News Digital spoke with some experts to find out whether electrolyte supplementation really expedites recovery.
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Electrolytes are positive or negative electrically charged substances that help the body maintain the optimal fluid balance inside and outside the cells, and also help to regulate chemical reactions, according to Cleveland Clinic’s website. "Drinking alcohol can cause one to be dehydrated, because it has a tendency to inhibit the hormone vasopressin, which helps the kidneys reabsorb water," Dr. Fred Davis, associate chair of emergency medicine at Northwell Health - Long Island Jewish Medical Center on"This leads to a loss of more water when you urinate that the body would have reabsorbed through the kidneys," he continued.
The supplementation of electrolytes — particularly sodium and potassium — can be helpful in warding off many of the effects of hangovers, multiple experts told Fox News Digital., increasing urination, which can cause disruptions in fluid and electrolyte balance," Laura Feldman, a registered dietitian nutritionist and an assistant professor of nutrition at Long Island University in Brookville, New York, told Fox News Digital.
When it comes to receiving IV drips that contain electrolytes, Feldman said they can be a quick way to hydrate after a hangover, but cautioned that they tend to be expensive and carry a potential risk of infections.
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