The Holiday Hangover Survival Guide (Your Doctor Never Gave You)

Save This for the Holiday Season: Your Liver Deserves a Gift Too

Holiday cheer is real. So is holiday overindulgence.
Between work parties, family dinners, awkward in-law conversations, and that one glass of wine that somehow becomes three… your liver is doing Olympic-level work from November through January.

The good news? You don’t need to “detox” by punishing yourself in January. You just need to support your body before and after the fun. Enter: the hangover-prevention protocol we actually use ourselves.

Save this. Screenshot it. Forward it. Your future self will thank you.

Why Hangovers Hit Harder as We Age

If you’ve noticed that hangovers in your 30s and 40s feel more personal… you’re not imagining it.

Alcohol:

• Depletes glutathione, your body’s master antioxidant
• Stresses the liver and mitochondria
• Increases inflammation
• Worsens sleep quality
• Dehydrates you at a cellular level (not just “drink water” dehydrated)

Translation: the older we get, the less margin of error we have.

The Holiday Hangover Support Stack (Body Tonic Edition)

1. NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) — The MVP

NAC is a direct precursor to glutathione, which your liver uses to neutralize alcohol’s toxic by products.

How to take it:

• 600 mg 30–60 minutes before drinking
• 600 mg the next morning
• If needed: an additional 600 mg later in the day
• Stay under 2,400 mg/day

This alone can dramatically reduce nausea, headaches, and that “why do I feel poisoned?” feeling.

2. Electrolytes (Real Ones, Not Sugar Water)

Alcohol doesn’t just dehydrate you — it flushes out sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride.

Look for:

• Sodium + potassium (not just magnesium)
• Minimal sugar
• No artificial dyes

Bonus tip: sip electrolytes between drinks, not just the next morning.

3. Magnesium — For Sleep + Muscle Tension

Alcohol may knock you out, but it ruins deep sleep. Magnesium helps calm the nervous system and reduces morning muscle stiffness.

Dose:

• 200–400 mg (glycinate or threonate preferred)
• Take before bed or the next morning

4. Vitamin C — Inflammation Support

Vitamin C supports antioxidant pathways and helps recycle glutathione.

Dose:

• 500–1,000 mg the morning after
• Bonus if taken with NAC

5. Protein (Yes, Really)

Alcohol disrupts blood sugar and muscle recovery. Starting your day with protein helps stabilize energy and cravings.

Aim for:

• Eggs, Greek yogurt, protein smoothie, or bone broth
• Not just coffee on an empty stomach (we see you)

Pro Tips We Swear By

• Clear liquor > sugary cocktails
• Eat before drinking (protein + fat is key)
• Don’t stack alcohol on top of poor sleep + stress
• If you’re on GLP-1s, hydration and electrolytes matter even more

You don’t need to avoid the holidays. You just need to support your biochemistry.

This isn’t about “biohacking” — it’s about respecting the fact that your body is not 22 anymore… and that’s okay.

Save this for:
Holiday parties
Weddings
Vacations
That one night you “weren’t planning to drink”

Your liver is doing the most.
Let’s give it a little backup. 🥂✨