I think I'm a robot....

[handyman]

Originally Posted by Pia

I think it gets worse the older you get, i never used to get hangovers until i turned 20, now i just feel crap, especially if i've been drinking Red Wine

Its a fact that hangover is directly related to the darkness of the drink.

Drinks can be rated as such starting with the worst hangover creators.

Brandy
Red Wine
Rum
Whisky
White Wine
Gin
Vodka
Pure Ethanol

[Kliro]

Yeah we did something on that in biology, the thing causing the hangover began with a c.

Also there's something in red bull which counteracts the effects of alcohol concerning hangovers.

[Angua]

Originally Posted by Kliro

Yeah we did something on that in biology, the thing causing the hangover began with a c.

Also there's something in red bull which counteracts the effects of alcohol concerning hangovers.

IIRC it's Taurine

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by Pia

I think it gets worse the older you get, i never used to get hangovers until i turned 20, now i just feel crap, especially if i've been drinking Red Wine

Thats why I only drink organic red wine!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hangover

My doctor told me to stay away from alcohol after finding out my liver is damaged, even told me to change my mouthwash to a non alcohol brand.

[Druchii]

Originally Posted by Angua

IIRC it's Taurine

I think that's correct, it can also be found in other energy drinks as well, such as Boost.

I only drink till i have none left

[Druchii]

Originally Posted by bjorkiii

I only drink till i have none left

Sounds sensible

[handyman]

Originally Posted by Kliro

Yeah we did something on that in biology, the thing causing the hangover began with a c.

Also there's something in red bull which counteracts the effects of alcohol concerning hangovers.

Congener is the word your looking for. One of the worst ones is methanol.

[danielf]

Originally Posted by handyman

Its a fact that hangover is directly related to the darkness of the drink.

Drinks can be rated as such starting with the worst hangover creators.

Brandy
Red Wine
Rum
Whisky
White Wine
Gin
Vodka
Pure Ethanol

Guinness anyone?

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by Dodger444

My doctor told me to stay away from alcohol after finding out my liver is damaged, even told me to change my mouthwash to a non alcohol brand.

Hmmm...I'd be a bit sceptical about that....unless you have been an alcoholic.....perhaps you should enquire further....

The truth is, I haven't touched alcohol since, and when I did before, it was in moderation... I did have some real binging sessions about 25 or so years ago. but not that regular. and I also noticed a hint of surprise on the docs face when I told him I only drank the odd glass of red wine a few times a week.

My liver enzymes were real high and I have to have tests every 6 month or so.

Maybe it was down to those mad times I had when I was younger? I have had to change my lifestyle a little, I'll try not to touch the dreaded drink again.

honest ossifer!

[Pia]

If that taurine stuff is meant to stop hangovers how come you can go out and drink vodka and red bull all night and wake up feeling rough?

[Nugget]

Originally Posted by Pia

If that taurine stuff is meant to stop hangovers how come you can go out and drink vodka and red bull all night and wake up feeling rough?

Probably 'cos the caffeine's made you twitch your way all over the house while you've been asleep

[Halcyon]

As long as I drink the same type of drink and dont mix drinks, I think it works out better. Also taking water or a soft drink in between seems to help, and eating before going out.
Come the morning and you are fine.