I am currently downing a few beroccas because I have a big party tonight, and I heard that if you do this it will minimise the damage a few drinks can do to your liver.

Has anyone else heard this? Am I wasting my time?

I am currently downing a few beroccas because I have a big party tonight, and I heard that if you do this it will minimise the damage a few drinks can do to your liver.

Has anyone else heard this? Am I wasting my time?

Yes and no. Am more concerned with how many you are taking. Although the B group and C group vitamins are water soluable, it is wise not to take too much B6 as it affects the central nervous system. The recommended dosage is one a day. You could take two but space them several hours apart.

Berocca is actually better after your big night out to restore the depleted vitamins. Milk Thistle is the supplement that has a protective effect on the liver but I doubt would work on an ad-hock basis. Your best bet is to eat a good meal before you start drinking and have a glass of water inbetween alcoholic drinks.

Have a good one!

I am currently downing a few beroccas because I have a big party tonight, and I heard that if you do this it will minimise the damage a few drinks can do to your liver.

Has anyone else heard this? Am I wasting my time?

Yeah - it dones't really work, unfortunately if you don't want to do too much damace - minimise the drinks or don't! have a water in between drinks wil help things flish through your system though, and to avoide a hangover nothing beats a half of ire of water and 2 panadol before you go to bed after the party!

do a berocca when u first stir in the morning followed by some more water

yep, be careful taking too many because they are very high in sodium (salt) that's what makes them dissolve in water. though it may be the high salt content that absorbs some of the alcohol... ??? don't know if anyone else can answer that one, sorry, my chemistry is a bit hazy these days!

ladyver i think thats about right - it helps soak it up a bit, which also then dehydrates you a bit, and then as alcohol actually cause blood sugar to drop, it's not fun! i don't find berocca helpful at all, besides a nice concept in theory - i remember going to a work do at the hunter valley and the next morning saw all these people with berocca at breakfast and during the seminar - didn't help them at all!! water water water, and a big helping of vegies will give you the nutrients you need.

I agree, water and lots of it. A greasy breakfast tends to help too! I take Berocca periodically as an afternoon "lift". Am very disappointed that they have discontinued the Original variety that contained sugar instead of artifiial sweetener. Their new Original tastes like medicine! They following has been lifted from Wikipedia.

"Berocca, taken before drinking alcohol, is anecdotally said to prevent hangovers. Similarly, it is anecdotally said to relieve hangovers. If taken in effervescent form, there will be a rehydrating effect. There is also some evidence that vitamin B helps relieve hangover symptoms. Its sweet, fizzy solution can be easier on the stomach than other vitamins such as those in tablet form."

I've found berocca good for relieving hangovers. But usually I'll take a multivitamin, milk thistle, alot of water, panadol and a good healthy breakfast though to compensate for the night before.

so how r u KP ? :waving:

so how r u KP ? :waving:

Not so good!! I drank six coronas last night and although did not feel drunk at the time, today I am feeling very ordinary. Couldnt face breakfast, gave up on shopping after 45 mins because I felt like i was going to drop. Also because there were so many people there, didnt make it to the food table so had no dinner. Very bad indeed!! Might have to have a good meal next time before I go out.

naughty me. My skin looks terrible this morning!!!!

Oh well... leasson learnt!

Hope your feeling a bit better now kp :)

we had a big night here also, fortunately i have never had a hangover. My secret is a large glass of orange juice before i go to bed always follwed with plenty of water! The boy however usually suffers so before bed i make him do the same and he wakes up pretty good too! We also at a meal before drinking and during also which helps!