Benny Blanco swears by it, but does this strategy actually ease next-day aches?
We turned to dietitians for some answers.
Oh, and two shot glasses full of olive oil.
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Before you drink, you take a shot of this.
You cant get hungover.
Blanco went on to insinuate that it coats your stomach and protects you from getting a hangover.
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Is this really what happens, or is Blanco wasting his timeandolive oil?
We asked dietitians for their recommendation.
What Is a Hangover?
Even a moderate amount such as 1 to 2 drinks may cause a hangover in some people.
The metabolism of alcohol creates acetaldehyde, a toxic byproduct of the breakdown of booze by the liver.
Alcohol consumption increases urination, which may lead todehydration, Ehsani adds.
This may make any of those inflammation-related headaches worse, as can theblood vessel dilationthat comes with alcohol consumption.
Alcohol disrupts this process, making us feel fatigued and crappy overall, Ehsani says.
Can Olive Oil Shots Prevent Hangovers?
None of these work, and most will do more harm than good, theNIAAAconfirms.
But lining the stomach is technically impossible.
Any fat, including olive oil, will be digested slowly by the body.
But calling out just olive oil isn’t necessarily accurate, Ehsani says.
Theres nothing magical about olive oil, Ehsani adds.
Any well-balanced meal or fat source would have the same effect.
But dont feel like you oughta consume that olive oil in a shot.
To help prevent hangovers before they happen, try these expert-approved strategies:
