Doctors Say This, Not Haejangguk: Best First Foods After a Hangover
Creatrip Team
3 months ago
As year-end drinking season raises hangover-related losses to about 14.6 trillion won annually, experts stress that the very first food eaten the next morning can speed recovery and reduce social costs from lost productivity. Physicians recommend gentle, nutrient-dense foods rather than spicy or fasting approaches. Eggs are commonly advised because cysteine helps break down acetaldehyde and eggs provide easy protein and energy. Avocado is noted for glutathione support and healthy fats to restore fat‑soluble nutrients, while oysters supply zinc, omega‑3 and minerals that may lessen headaches and fatigue. Preventive habits—avoiding drinking on an empty stomach and rehydrating with electrolytes and nutrients before and after drinking—can substantially lower hangover-related productivity losses and safety risks.
