Why IV Therapy Helps Relieve Hangovers

Hangovers may not be rare, but they’re definitely unpleasant and their effects are also a sign that your body has been harmed in some way. Anyone who’s experienced a hangover knows how disruptive and uncomfortable they can be — and how important it is to feel better as soon as possible.

IV hydration at Boost Hydro helps women and men recover from hangovers faster than ever so they can feel better and get back to their regular activities as quickly as possible. Here, learn why hangovers happen and how safe, effective IV therapy can help.

Why hangovers happen

Hangovers are caused by the effects of alcohol consumption, but what is it about alcohol that causes a hangover in the first place? 

Dehydration

Alcohol suppresses chemicals that regulate kidney function, leading to increased urination and an imbalance in electrolytes. The result — dehydration that leads to increased thirst, headaches, nausea, and fatigue.

Acetaldehyde production

Acetaldehyde is a toxic chemical that your liver produces when you consume alcohol. This chemical contributes to widespread organ inflammation that in turn causes many hangover symptoms, like headache, dizziness, nausea, and general malaise.

Neurotransmitter disruption

Alcohol works on your brain’s reward system, releasing feel-good chemicals that are responsible for the feelings of calmness and mild euphoria you experience when you drink. The flush of these neurotransmitters can be extreme, and when you stop drinking, the resulting imbalance leads to symptoms like headache and sensitivity to light and sound.

The mild withdrawal effects that occur after drinking can also interfere with sleep and cause stomach irritation, two side effects that can make your hangover feel worse.

IV therapy to relieve hangovers

Unlike some over-the-counter pain products, such as aspirin, IV therapy doesn’t just mask or cover up symptoms — it helps correct problems caused by alcohol consumption, improving not only your symptoms, but the underlying effects on your health as well.

First, IV therapy provides your body with plenty of fluid to address the dehydration associated with drinking alcohol. Once your fluid levels are restored, you can expect a decrease in headaches and fatigue.

In addition to hydration, our therapies provide electrolytes and micronutrients to rapidly reestablish imbalances that lead to some of the most unpleasant hangover symptoms, like nausea, dizziness, brain fog, and a general feeling of being unwell. IV therapy delivers these essential substances directly to your bloodstream faster than sports drinks or other oral products can.

Finally, by bypassing your digestive system, IV therapy can provide greater amounts of fluids, electrolytes, and nutrients without upsetting an already-irritated gastrointestinal tract. This means your body can receive the help it needs without making your symptoms worse.

IV therapy tailored to your needs

IV therapy helps reestablish normal neurotransmitter function, reduce irritation and inflammation, and restore a healthy fluid balance for fewer symptoms, faster recovery, and better wellness overall.

To learn more about IV therapy for hangovers and other maladies, request an appointment online or over the phone today with the team at Boost Hydro in Brownsville and Downtown Brooklyn, New York.