Good news for those who tend to overindulge during the holidays: a good cheese board can prevent dreaded hangovers.
A doctor has claimed that enjoying good cheese and crackers before enjoying a festive drink could reduce the chance of feeling a little dusty the next morning.
Dr. Neena Chandrasekaran, a physician who specializes in pulmonary and critical care medicine, shared her findings on TikTok in the series: Things they don’t tell you.
‘If you’re going out for a night and are going to drink alcohol, eating cheese before drinking alcohol can reduce the chance of a hangover.’the 34-year-old explained in the now-viral video.
The Florida-based doctor said this is because Cheese is high in protein, fat and complex carbohydrates that can coat the stomach, decreasing alcohol absorption.
“Cheese can help the body better metabolize alcohol and prevent liver damage,” she told viewers.
‘Cheese also replenishes nutrients because it is packed with B vitamins and calcium. These specific nutrients are depleted by the body when you drink alcohol,” Neena added.
The doctor added that the ingredients in cheese can help your body function while you’re drunk.
Dr. Neena Chandrasekaran, a doctor who specializes in pulmonary and critical care medicine, claimed that eating cheese will prevent hangovers
“Calcium, which can be depleted by alcohol, specifically helps improve nerve and muscle function, and B vitamins are needed for energy and metabolism,” she explained in the video, which has been viewed more than 2.5 million times.
“Remember that no alcohol is better than any alcohol,” the doctor advised.
“But if you’re going to drink, try some cheese before drinking alcohol.”
Viewers were thrilled by the doctor’s claims and took to the comments section to share their excitement.
‘Cheese as medicine? Say less,” one viewer laughed.
“Eat cheese for my Christmas party (taking notes emoji),” chimed in another.
Someone else commented: ‘NOW I understand the wine and cheese age.’
“Will pizza work?” asked another.
She shared her findings on TikTok, in the series: Things they don’t tell you
“Cheese may help the body better metabolize alcohol and prevent liver damage,” the doctor explained (stock image)
Viewers were thrilled by the doctor’s claims and took to the comments section to share their excitement
“I’ve never had a hangover before… and I’m 97 percent cheese at this point so that makes sense,” another user added.
Someone else joked: ‘As if I needed an excuse to eat cheese.’
“Then I won’t have a hangover for the entire Christmas period,” said one viewer.
Another added: ‘I like cheese and charcuterie before debauchery, people.’
A study published in September 2023 That tested probiotic cheese in which two specific bacteria were found the probiotics in cheese helped speed up alcohol metabolism by stimulating key liver enzymes (alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase).
The researchers noted that it also activates important pathways that reduce fat buildup in the liver and reduce inflammation, which can happen when you drink too much.