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How to Dodge a Wiesn Hangover: Hydration, Electrolytes, and Smart Prep

A Munich startup markets an electrolyte soda for partygoers under rules that forbid “anti-hangover” claims.

Overview

  • Festival medics reported that every third patient at the Wiesn first-aid station was treated for alcohol intoxication, underscoring the need for prevention.
  • Eat a substantial salty or fatty meal before drinking, sip water regularly in the tent, and drink one to two large glasses of water or an electrolyte solution after heading home.
  • A morning-after reset favors salty, hearty options like pickles, broth or rollmops and potassium sources such as bananas or oats to stabilize circulation and blood sugar.
  • Step outside for fresh air and light movement to boost circulation, and reach for caffeine only after rehydration; some baristas tout an espresso with lemon as a pick-me-up.
  • Two Munich founders launched the electrolyte soda “hydro lion,” which local clubs have begun stocking, though food products cannot be promoted as ‘anti-hangover’ under a 2024 court ruling.