Since the severity of hangovers increases with the amount of alcohol you consume, one of the best ways is to drink in moderation. The amount of alcohol that would lead to a hangover also varies from person to person and factors like how much they have eaten, or how much sleep they have had.
Alcohol is a diuretic which means it makes you urinate more often and can lead to dehydration. Drinking plenty of water can help a person stay hydrated and although dehydration is not considered a main cause of hangovers it does lead to thirst, headache, fatigue, and dry mouth.
Alcohol can impair both sleep quality and duration. Ultimately, disrupting your entire sleep schedule if you stay up too late. While this is also not linked to the cause of hangover symptoms, it may contribute to fatigue and irritability which are often linked to hangovers.
People who pace themselves when they are drinking alcohol and drink slowly are less likely to experience severe hangover symptoms the next day. One of the ways to do this is by measuring your drinks to be aware of how much you are drinking.
While ethanol is the main active ingredient in alcoholic drinks, some drinks also contain varying amounts of congeners which are impurities and can contribute towards hangovers. Therefore, try sticking to vodka, rum, or gin, which have low levels of congeners.
Eating something before or at the time of drinking can slow down the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream.
Having low blood sugar levels, a condition known as hypoglycemia, the next day can make a hangover worse. Eating a good breakfast may help with that.
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