{"id":5320,"date":"2023-06-14T11:15:33","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T10:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawgyms.com\/?p=5320"},"modified":"2023-09-04T15:28:28","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T14:28:28","slug":"night-out-dont-let-the-hangover-stop-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawgyms.com\/night-out-dont-let-the-hangover-stop-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Night out? Don\u2019t Let The Hangover Stop You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Don\u2019t let a hangover keep you from your goals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A hangover can negatively set the tone for the day. Common recovery tips such as eating fried foods or drinking a shower beer can actually make things worse. A hangover is the process of the liver still digesting the alcohol. There are no magic tricks to make it disappear; there are only ways to recover with good habits and continue on with your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alcohol consumption has a multitude of effects on the body. Looking at the organs alone, it can cause damage to the brain, heart, and liver in the long term. On a smaller scale, such as an isolated night of drinking, an impact on oxidation and hydration still occurs. Results can vary from altered brain structure, cravings, and reduced cognitive function. What are some good habits to apply to the morning after? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rehydration can help reduce the effects of a hangover. Alcohol lets go of water in the body. This should explain why people make frequent trips to the bathroom while drinking. Frequent excretion of water leads to a reduction in electrolytes and minerals. Electrolytes are not just for athletes, they can help retain essential water and minerals. One study looked into the relationship between water and alcohol. While they could not prove that water alone could help rehydrate, water with electrolytes and minerals was shown to reverse the dehydration process. A sports drink or lemon water can boost electrolyte intake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One crucial mineral impaired by alcohol is iron. Alcohol consumption alters iron and iron-related proteins. This vitamin assists in growth and oxidation throughout the body. Since alcohol induces oxidative stress, iron cannot effectively produce haemoglobin for the red blood cells. The lack of red blood cells will put the body into a state of anaemia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oxidative stress is profound in the liver. Alcohol is mainly metabolised in the liver despite being highly sensitive to it. Alcohol can damage it, impairing lipid (fat) metabolism and increasing inflammation. How can oxidative stress be countered? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Antioxidant foods can speed up alcohol metabolism. Fast-digesting foods (low in fibre) actually slow down the metabolism of alcohol, while nutrient-rich foods speed it up. One popular morning choice, caffeine, is also an antioxidant. Ferritin, a strong source of iron, can assist in iron impairments. Foods high in ferritin include legumes such as lentils, chickpeas, and soybeans. Zinc and niacin have been the most useful in aiding the liver\u2019s metabolism of alcohol. Some antioxidant foods are also prebiotics due to their fibre content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Antioxidants and prebiotics have the potential to repair the immune system. Alcohol will damage the gut microbiome\u2019s diversity. These prebiotic choices could help provide the microbiome with what it needs to repair its bacteria population. Fibrous carbs such as whole grains and fruit can flush alcohol out of the system by absorbing more water. Good grain choices for the morning are whole wheat breads, whole grain cereals, and oats. As for fruit, any are on the table because of their Vitamin C contents.<\/p>\n\n\n\nImpact Of Alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hydration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Antioxidants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n