An inflammation-fighting plant extract, taken hours before consuming alcohol, appears to suppress some of the symptoms brought on by a bout of heavy drinking. The new study, supported by the extract’s manufacturer, may have intriguing implications for understanding and preventing the effects of excessive alcohol consumption.
Too much alcohol increases short-term inflammation and can cause tissue damage, according to previous data.
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