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23rd August 2016
10:35am BST

Well, according to gastroenterologist Dr Jay Kuemmerle, your ‘hangover’ effect could be due to your gut trying to break down fat and sodium.
So how could that sneaky trip to the Drive-Thru be bringing on the mother of all hangovers?
According to Dr Kuemmerle, it can take 12 hours for your gut to break down fat, while large amounts of salt causes your gastrointestinal tract to draw water out of your body.
This can result in dehydration, headaches, and feelings of pure lethargy.
So how can you beat the hungry hangover effects?
Think like it’s prosecco and start downing those glasses of water with your snack splurge and book yourself in for a nap.
That bottle of water could help keep you hydrated and aid digestion, while the blanket adds brownie points in resting and relaxing your gut and body.Explore more on these topics: