Overview
- Guidance cited from Mayo Clinic emphasizes water or isotonic drinks, soft foods and extra rest, with a warning to avoid taking medicines if alcohol is still in your system.
- Health sources caution against acetaminophen (paracetamol) when alcohol remains in the body due to heightened liver toxicity risk.
- Coffee and energy drinks are discouraged because their diuretic and stimulant effects can worsen dehydration, nausea and gastric irritation.
- Rehydration strategies highlight water, coconut water and broths, alongside electrolyte-rich foods such as bananas, pickles and avocados.
- Nutrition experts recommend proteins, antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables and complex carbohydrates, while advising against refined carbs, sugary items, greasy or salty meals and spicy dishes.