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

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Synopsis

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

Bicarbonate (commonly as sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda) has a long history of use in various home remedies for ailments associated with excess acidity, including hangovers. Traditionally, it has been employed to help "settle the stomach" or neutralize acid, with the idea that it can alleviate nausea or indigestion sometimes experienced after excessive alcohol consumption. However, there is little to no robust scientific evidence specifically supporting the use of bicarbonate for treating or alleviating hangover symptoms. Hangovers are primarily caused by a combination of dehydration, acetaldehyde accumulation, and inflammatory responses, none of which are directly addressed by bicarbonate. While it can transiently neutralize stomach acid, this action does not address the root causes of hangover symptoms. The main scientific support for bicarbonate is its well-established use as an antacid for heartburn or mild gastric upset, which may occasionally overlap with hangover-related dyspepsia. Nonetheless, its use for hangovers remains largely traditional and is not recommended in medical practice as an evidence-based intervention for hangover relief.

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