Evidence supporting the use of: Apple
For the health condition: Hangover

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Apples have been used in various traditional systems and home remedies as part of hangover treatments, largely due to their perceived ability to "soothe the stomach" and aid digestion. In some cultures, eating apples (or drinking apple juice) is believed to help alleviate hangover symptoms, possibly because apples are a source of water, natural sugars, and some vitamins that might help rehydrate and replenish nutrients lost during alcohol consumption. However, there is minimal scientific validation for these specific effects in the context of hangovers. The fruit's modest content of fructose may help accelerate alcohol metabolism slightly, but the clinical impact is likely very limited. Most of the support for apples as a hangover remedy is anecdotal and rooted in tradition rather than empirical research. Modern studies on hangover management do not specifically highlight apples as a significant intervention, and their role is generally considered supportive at best, mainly for hydration and possibly settling nausea. Therefore, while apples are not harmful and may provide some comfort or hydration after drinking, there is little scientific justification for considering them an effective or targeted hangover treatment. Their use is primarily justified by tradition, with very weak evidence for efficacy.

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