The next morning feels completely different! What do hangover-resistant alcoholic drinks have in common?

Are you choosing drinks that won't make you regret it the next morning?

You were supposed to be having fun, but
“pounding headache,” “nauseous stomach,” “can't move all day”—
that hangover hell is something everyone has experienced at least once, isn't it?

But actually, did you know that you can significantly reduce hangovers just by changing the type of alcohol you drink?

In this article, we will clearly explain:
✔ What are “hangover-resistant drinks” from a scientific perspective?
✔ “Dangerous drinks” you should definitely avoid
✔ “Drinking methods to make the next morning easier” recommended by professionals
and more.

Why not start practicing how to choose drinks that are kinder to your future self starting today?

Why do we get hangovers from alcohol? A simple explanation of the mechanism

Let's start with the basics.

Alcohol (ethanol) is broken down in the body as follows:

The key is the “breakdown speed of acetaldehyde.”
If this toxic substance remains in the body, it causes headaches, nausea, and fatigue.

What makes it even worse are impurities called “congeners.”
These include coloring components, aromas, and off-flavors, and it is said that drinks with more congeners = drinks that are more likely to cause hangovers.

What are the conditions for drinks that are less likely to cause hangovers?

Simply put, “drinks that produce less acetaldehyde and have fewer congeners” are ideal.
Drinks that meet these conditions tend to have the following characteristics:

① Distilled spirits > Brewed liquors

• ✔ Distilled spirits (vodka, shochu, gin, etc.)
  → Off-flavors have been removed, and there are fewer impurities

• ✖ Brewed liquors (sake, beer, wine, etc.)
  → Since they are fermented as-is, they contain more congeners and sugars

In particular, “those that have not had flavorings or sugars added after distillation” are best.

② Light-colored (transparent) ones are best.

Color = an indicator of congener content.

Alcohol color Representative examples Congener content Hangover risk Colorless/transparent Vodka, gin, korui-shochu Low Low Pale yellow Beer, white wine Slightly high Medium Brown to dark amber Whiskey, red wine, brandy High High

📌 Rule of thumb: Clear = easier next morning. The darker the color, the higher the risk.

③ Drinks with simple ingredients and production methods

• ✅ Rice, sweet potato, barley, potato, sugarcane, etc.
  → Simple sugar structure = easier to break down

• ❌ Liqueurs containing flavorings, additives, and sugars
  → Faster absorption, doubling the burden on the liver

In particular, fruit wines and canned chuhai-style drinks are a "sweet and dangerous" combination.

④ Recommended specific brands and genres

Caution! Easy to drink does not mean safe

Be especially careful with "strong-style canned chuhai," "cocktail bases," and the like.

• They go down easily, but are actually around 9% alcohol

• Carbonation x sugar x flavorings make it hard to feel the effects of the alcohol

• Result: you end up drinking too much before you know it → a rough next day

📌 Don't judge by how it tastes; make it a habit to check the label.

5 ironclad rules for "an easy next morning" recommended by experts

No matter how well you choose your drink, it's meaningless if you drink it the wrong way.
Here, we will also introduce "practical techniques" to prevent hangovers.

① A chaser is essential (ideally water + electrolytes)

• If you are drinking whiskey or shochu, always intersperse it with water or sparkling water

• Also great for preventing dehydration

• Ion drinks (like Pocari Sweat) are also effective for supporting recovery

② Do not drink on an empty stomach

• Drinking on an empty stomach causes alcohol to be absorbed at lightning speed

• Drinking with food (especially fats and proteins) slows down absorption

3. A guideline for not overdrinking is about "body weight x 0.5g" of pure alcohol

• For example, if you weigh 60kg: about 30g of pure alcohol is the limit guideline

• About two medium bottles of beer, two servings of sake, or two glasses of shochu on the rocks

4. Take turmeric or Hepalyse "before drinking"

• Taking it before drinking supports liver function

• Taking it the next morning has little effect

5. Before sleeping, have "water + a light snack + Vitamin C"

• Have a glass of water and a little salt and sugar before bed

• Vitamin C and B-complex supplements are also recommended

[Saved Version] Ranking of alcoholic drinks that make the next morning easier

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Conclusion | Depending on "how you choose," alcohol can be more of an ally

Alcohol is something that enriches life.
But whether that drink makes you suffer the next day depends on how you choose.

・Choose clear alcoholic drinks
・Choose those with simple production methods and ingredients
・Be mindful before and after drinking

With just this, you can achieve "waking up refreshed the next morning even after drinking."

From tonight, drink wisely and enjoy yourself more.

*This article is not medical advice, but a summary of general knowledge based on alcohol experts and drinking research. Reactions vary depending on individual constitution.
*Drinking under the age of 20 and drinking while pregnant are prohibited by law.

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