Summary of Alcohol, Hangovers & How to Cure a Hangover Based on Science | Dr. Andrew Huberman

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This YouTube video discusses the science behind hangovers and provides advice on how to cure them. Dr. Andrew Huberman advises that people drink plenty of water and eat nutrients and protein to cure a hangover.

• 00:00:00 The video discusses the physiology of alcohol and hangovers, and how the various effects may be related to stress, sleep, and gut microbiota. It provides advice on how to cure a hangover based on these factors.
• 00:05:00 Alcohol can cause vasodilation and headaches, so people might take aspirin or other non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs to alleviate them. There is some evidence that raising levels of adrenaline in the blood can speed up the breakdown of alcohol, reducing the inebriating effects. Finally, deliberate cold exposure can alleviate hangovers, but it is not a good idea to do so while intoxicated.
• 00:10:00 Alcohol can disrupt the central command centers of the brain that control temperature regulation, leading to a slightly hypothermic state. In order to recover from a hangover, it is important to spike adrenaline and dopamine, and replenish electrolytes. Drinking water with electrolytes before drinking alcohol is ideal.
• 00:15:00 In this YouTube video, Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses the science behind hangovers and how to cure them. According to Huberman, all of the following are going to be beneficial in curing a hangover: plenty of water, nutrients, and protein.