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Electrolyte Mix (Drinking Protocol)

Sodium, potassium, and magnesium to offset alcohol-induced diuresis and hangover dehydration.

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Overview

Sodium, potassium, and magnesium to offset alcohol-induced diuresis and hangover dehydration.

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      Mechanism of action

      Alcohol suppresses ADH, causing free-water loss with Na/K/Mg depletion. Replacing restores plasma volume and reduces headache.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Reduces hangover headache and fatigue

        Limited evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
          Rare
            Serious

              Drug interactions

              No notable interactions reported.

              Safety & non-supplemental interactions

              Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

              Other notes
              • ·Discuss with a clinician if you have active liver disease or take hepatotoxic medications.

              Supplement interactions

              Pairs well with

              None listed.

              Avoid combining with

              No specific avoidances listed.

              Dosing & bioavailability

              Typical dose
              16–24 oz with 500–1000 mg Na + 200 mg K + 200 mg Mg before bed
              With food?
              With water

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              Scientific evidence (8)

              RCTAlcohol Alcohol · 2010

              Electrolyte rehydration on alcohol-induced dehydration

              Hobson RM, Maughan RJ

              Crossover trial of fluid + electrolytes after alcohol.

              Key findings

              Improved fluid retention and reduced morning thirst.

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

              PubMed: Electrolyte Mix (Drinking Protocol) — Reduces hangover headache and fatigue

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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              Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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