Evidence supporting the use of: Malt (Barley)
For the health condition: Hangover

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Malt (Barley) has a long history of use in traditional remedies for hangovers, especially in East Asian cultures where malt-based drinks (such as barley tea or malt extract tonics) are consumed after alcohol intake. The rationale behind this traditional use is that malt contains B vitamins, amino acids, and enzymes that might help replenish nutrients depleted by alcohol metabolism. However, scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of malt (barley) specifically for hangover treatment is minimal. Most studies on hangover remedies focus on specific vitamins, herbal extracts, or other functional foods, rather than malt or barley itself. While malt does provide some nutritional support, there is no clinical research demonstrating that it accelerates alcohol metabolism, alleviates acetaldehyde toxicity, or significantly improves hangover symptoms compared to placebo. Therefore, the use of malt (barley) for hangover relief is justified primarily by tradition and nutritional rationale, not by direct scientific validation.

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