It is no longer so strange to see people who opt for a vegan style, both in food and in everything that surrounds them. But, although it is widely accepted, the hangover is completely different in those who eat only vegetables or have much more flexibility. Do you like to have a few drinks at the end of the week? Pay attention to what is happening in your body.
A study has found that vegetarians and vegans have more severe hangovers than meat eaters. Now you've found why you're waking up like a rag the next day (besides your age, of course).
Why does alcohol affect you differently?
In this study, the effects of alcohol in 13 people were analyzed and 23 hangover symptoms were monitored; These include the classic headaches, nausea, palpitations, vomiting, dizziness, sweating, sensitivity to light and sound, and thirst. Of course, it was essential to know what they ate.
The study concluded by saying that people who had less nicotinic acid (vitamin B3) and zinc in their diet they had more severe hangovers. Specifically, low zinc intake is notoriously linked to vomiting, and low vitamin B3 levels lead to more severe hangover symptoms.
These two micronutrients are found in foods of animal origin, which is why it stands out that vegans have a much more different dawn. Zinc is commonly found in meat, seafood, and legumes; while vitamin B3 is in products of animal origin such as meat, chicken and fish, as well as whole grains, peanuts, avocado and mushrooms.
According to the researchers, it is very common to hear vegans say that they have a much lower tolerance for alcohol, or since they changed their eating style it affects them much more. Both vitamin B3 and zinc are necessary to break down the ethanol, which is alcohol; so if we lack it in the body, it is normal for the hangover to be worse.
Is a vitamin supplement enough?
You are thinking that if you are vegan and you lack some micronutrients, maybe you can alleviate that deficit with a vitamin supplement, right? Well, the truth is that taking a lot of zinc is not a definitive cure for a Friday night. Genetic makeup, total food intake, and other factors will also determine how you will recover. Forget believing that there is a magic cure to avoid getting up with your body out of place.
Make sure you are properly hydrated with water throughout the night, and when you get home. It's alcohol is a dehydrating drink, so it can put your body's functions at risk if you're not well hydrated.