NATURAL DRUG PREVENTS
HANGOVER!
Q. A bartender was telling me of a product that
can counter the bad effects of alcohol consumption. Have you ever heard of it? Does it work.
Janet P.
A. Sounds like you are talking about Dihydromyricetin
(DHM). It has recently been marketed by
Blue California Co. as BluCetin. DHM is
a natural compound derived from the Oriental Raisin Tree. A recent study which was sponsored and funded
by Blue California found that DHM was effective in significantly reducing
hangover symptoms. They also found that
when taken prior to alcohol consumption (moderate or heavy), DHM seems to
prevent the negative side effects.
Without getting too technical,
it seems that DHM manages to accelerate alcohol metabolism while at the same
time protecting GABA-a receptors in the brain and your liver from the negative
effects of alcohol. Blue California
claims that their DHM product will allow you to maintain a higher level of alertness
and control while drinking. At the same
time DHM will protect you against hangover symptoms and reduce alcohol
sensitivity. They claim their BluCetin
will do this while “not” reducing feeling of euphoria.
Does it work….? This product is brand new on the retail
market and I have not personally talked to anybody who has tried it. So far the only studies I have been able to
find were those funded by Blue California Co.
While the studies I have read look good the impartiality factor goes
down significantly. Blue California isn't going to release anything that makes their product look bad. So far, it looks safe. I would use it with cautious optimism.
AMV
*Health Disclaimer: This
information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational
and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute
for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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