• cheese_greater@lemmy.worldOP
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    11 months ago

    Would that not be more a function of the volume rather than drink-value in that scenario? Isn’t beer like way harder on your body not because of the alcohol per se but the actual heaviness and richness of it calorically as opposed to vodka combined with the fact that alcohol necessarily interferes with the metabolism and digestion of lesser toxins like actual food?

    Not sure how cogent this is and I’m deferring to you but simply exercising my curiosity and trying to put my ignorance to the test aha

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      11 months ago

      The things that aren’t pure alcohol are a definite factor. I can drink a lot more mid-quality liquor and feel great than slightly lower end (nothing crazy expensive. But for example Crown Royal Black is stronger than Regular Crown Royal, but I can drink more of it and still feel better the next day).

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        11 months ago

        From the other answers, the consensus seems to be water + a bit of sugar + electrolytes/minerals is the formula for attenuating or preventing hangover. It seems water is the most important but all three together seem to be an anodyne of sorts, which tracks with my experience.

        Screwdrivers for the win!