Songwriter Benny Blanco swears by a strange hack to stop a hangover in its tracks - and it involves a surprising cupboard ingredient.
There's nothing more sobering than a pounding headache and a morning full of regrets after knocking back countless drinks the night before. Hangovers are no mean feat - so, it certainly raised eyebrows when Selena Gomez's new man claimed he'd completely ridded of them.
Speaking with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, he unveiled that olive oil was the magic cure to any alcohol-related problems he's faced, which he learned from an old friend called Nino. "These old guys from Italy came in, " he explained.
"They said: 'Before you drink, you take a shot of this, you can't get hungover. Impossible... I love it!" Unsurprisingly, this was met with thousands of confused comments when posted to TikTok (@FallonTonight), with many unsure of its legitimacy.
One person said: "Anyone who tried this ? And how did it go? I want to know before I buy olive oil that I travel with in my purse." Another added: "I have heard this from some old Spanish guys I use to work with - never tried it but I believed them," as a third chimed in: "I love olive oil but I would immediately gag."
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So, does it work? Dr Lawrence Cunningham, a healthcare expert at the UK Care Guide, claims there is 'some merit' in it, though there's a lack of scientific evidence to say for sure. "In my experience, while drinking olive oil before a night out is not yet mainstream, I can see some merit in it," he told The Mirror.
"The theory here is, I presume, based on olive oil's fat content, which is thought to line the stomach and slow the absorption of alcohol. However, there's limited scientific evidence to robustly support that this can effectively prevent hangovers."
The method to this madness likely involves olive oil's ability to coat the stomach lining with fat, according to Dr Cunningham. Theoretically, this could delay the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, though it's more complex than this in reality.
"The body's metabolic process in handling alcohol is complex and not solely influenced by stomach content," he continued. "Therefore, while the concept sounds plausible, it, in my experience, lacks substantial scientific backing to be considered a proven method for preventing hangovers."
Despite this, Dr Cunningham claims that consuming olive oil in moderate amounts can be a healthy addition to your diet. Though, it's important to acknowledge its high fat content, which can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort and a calorie surplus if consumed too much.
In the long term, this could also lead to weight gain and even complex digestive issues. Dr Cunningham added: "From my professional standpoint, the most effective way to prevent hangovers remains moderation in alcohol consumption.
"I always recommend drinking plenty of water, having a substantial meal before drinking, and alternating alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic ones throughout the night. This helps lessen the pace at which you get drunk.
"While certain remedies can help lessen the impact of the hangover, the most foolproof method is to drink responsibly. Alternative remedies like consuming B vitamins and electrolytes can also help replenish nutrients lost due to alcohol's diuretic effect, potentially easing some hangover symptoms."
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