Nutritionist discusses whether olive oil really prevents hangovers

Does olive oil help with hangovers

The user on the network, whose video garnered 86 thousand likes, claimed that a dose of olive oil can prevent a hangover after a night of drinking.

With olive oil, it's straightforward - it's fat, which limits the effect of alcohol on the body. As an option, you can drizzle a small portion of salad with this oil and eat it.

Dietitian Stefani Nelson explained that there are no miraculous hangover cures. Any food in the stomach before and during alcohol consumption slows down alcohol absorption.

Nelson clarified that there's no need to drink olive oil; instead, you should eat a good meal before drinking alcohol.

Limiting alcohol consumption is the best way to prevent a hangover. If you're out for the evening, try alternating one alcoholic drink with one non-alcoholic drink, or opt for drinks with lower alcohol content, such as light beer.

Dietitian Dwayne Mellor explained that about 20% of alcohol is absorbed in the stomach, with the rest in the intestines.

Any food containing fat, protein, or carbohydrates that delays stomach emptying may have a very moderate effect on slowing alcohol absorption.