You might have an unforgettable night out with friends, downing pints and belting out your favorite tunes, but it's almost certain that you'll wake up feeling awful the next morning.
Sure, you might boast about how you're immune to hangovers but most of us who drink have experienced at least one morning where we wished we could just disappear.
The pounding headache, nausea, and dreaded “hangxiety” leave you questioning whether it was worth it.
But in a development that sounds straight out of a sci-fi movie, a new drink called Safety Shot claims to reverse hangover effects in just 30 minutes.
No, it’s not the usual hair of the dog or an orange Lucozade. Safety Shot is the latest in a line of products that promise to eliminate hangovers by breaking down alcohol and replenishing essential nutrients for recovery.
Research from the Centre for Applied Health Sciences in the US found that the drink can start working in just 30 minutes. However, some experts remain skeptical about its speed and effectiveness.
Launched in the US before Christmas, Safety Shot aimed to help drinkers “never lose a day” and quickly sold out.
The drink claims to reduce residual alcohol absorption in the gut by “creating a shield around the gut wall” and to lower blood alcohol levels through “various factors that help process alcohol more efficiently.”
With a blend of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, it’s also designed to help your body stay hydrated. Safety Shot’s final step in hangover relief involves boosting overall wellbeing through a mix of nootropics and vitamins.
While some users say it works, a journalist who tested it for The Guardian found that it didn’t significantly lower her blood alcohol levels but did improve her alertness.
Experts are divided on the product. Sam Royle, a researcher at the University of Salford, told The Sun: “The mechanisms underlying hangovers are not fully understood, and while the product includes ingredients that may reduce inflammation or oxidative stress, there are no actual, validated hangover cures.”
Registered nutritional therapist Lauren Johnson Reynolds added that while it might help you feel better, she’s doubtful it could clear alcohol from your system so quickly. “I would be skeptical about the blood alcohol content being reduced that quickly, but I can see how it might make a person feel better,” she said.
