There’s a new hangover cure that has been described as a ‘miracle’ that helps to burn off most of the calories brought about by alcohol – and here’s why you can buy it.
The makers of the new pill claims to leave you feeling fresh as a daisy the morning after a night out, as in theory, it helps you to digest the beer, cocktails and shots you’d enjoyed the night prior.
Most of us know how unbearable a bad hangover can be, with the worst of them costing us a whole day while we rot in bed, eat something hearty and recover to full health.
Everyone has their own way of dealing with hanging though, but it looks like there’s a new way of dealing with the booze without cutting it out too much.
Age is a cruel thing, with more people cutting down on their consumption for necessity rather than choice, but a ‘miracle drug’ might be coming to the rescue.
A group of researchers tested out a pill called Myrkl, which is pronounced similarly to ‘miracle’, on 24 subjects, 13 male and 11 female.
They were randomly picked to take two capsules a day of the AB001 drug, or placebo, over the course of a week for an alcohol exposure experiment, showing the effectiveness of the drug.
The study found that it essentially ‘resulted in a substantially reduced absorption of alcohol into the body’.
How do you get this magic pill then?
Taking two of these before a night out will help alleviate the worst of the hangover you might have next morning. (Myrkl)
Originally made in Sweden, you can get doses of Myrkl through their official website, your local pharmacy or even on Amazon.
It doesn’t cost a fortune either as a four dose pack can be picked up for a tenner, or just under that – depending on where you look.
The study explained exactly how the pill worked too: “On the experimental day, they ingested a light breakfast and drank a moderate glass of spirit (0.3 g/kg body weight).
“Breath alcohol tests and blood draws for determination of blood alcohol levels were performed for up to six hours.
“After crossover, the experiment was repeated in the following week. Areas under the curves were calculated to determine alcohol absorption rates.”
The official press release for the product states: “Myrkl is the first-ever product in history to demonstrate the breakdown of alcohol effectively (eliminating up to 70% of alcohol after 60 minutes), reducing common symptoms experienced after drinking alcohol.
“Not only does Myrkl break down alcohol into water and carbon dioxide before reaching the liver, but it also eliminates the calories associated with alcohol in the process.”
It doesn’t cost too much to fix your hangover. (LADbible)
The results reveals that Myrkl has the first formula in history that shows a promising ability to break alcohol down while burning down calories – though it should be noted that the study was only done on a smaller scale.
Frederic Fernandez, Head of Group at Myrkl, commended the findings of the study as he commented: “Alcoholic drinks are known for being notoriously high calorie, due to not only the sugar content in the alcohol, but also the other ingredients that are paired with it.
“Thankfully, our scientists have shown not only that AB001™, the active formulation in Myrkl, can leave you feeling refreshed the next day after a big night – but also that it burns the calories in the drinks consumed.
“This is huge news – and will be particularly welcomed by those who will be heading to parties over the forthcoming festive season, and want to avoid developing a beer belly, or setting themselves back in terms of their health and fitness goals.”
A new pill claims to leave us feeling fresh the morning after a heavy night, all while dealing with the calories from all the beer and cocktails you knocked back in the process.
As a non-drinker I’m constantly reminded how lucky I am to have never experienced a hangover.
They have often been described to me as ‘imagine your worst headache and times it by 10’.
All I know is that they are universally hated on.
In fact, some of my friends who are now reaching their 30s say they have started to cut back on the booze because the hangovers are getting progressively worse.
That’s when this alleged ‘miracle drug’ comes in which is claimed to cure the hangover.
So, back in 2022 a group of researchers tested out this pill called Myrkl – which literally sounds like ‘miracle’ – on 24 healthy subjects (13 male, 11 female).
The sample group were randomised to take two capsules a day of the AB001 drug or placebo for one week prior to an alcohol exposure experiment.
Taking two of these before a night out will help alleviate the worst of the hangover you might have next morning. (Myrkl)
“On the experimental day, they ingested a light breakfast and drank a moderate glass of spirit (0.3 g/kg body weight),” the study explained.
“Breath alcohol tests and blood draws for determination of blood alcohol levels were performed for up to six hours.
“After crossover, the experiment was repeated in the following week. Areas under the curves were calculated to determine alcohol absorption rates.”
The results were staggering and after just one week of supplementation with Myrkl’s formula, AB001, it ‘resulted in a substantially reduced absorption of alcohol into the body’, making your hangover a lot easier to deal with.
The press release for the pill reads: “Myrkl is the first-ever product in history to demonstrate the breakdown of alcohol effectively (eliminating up to 70% of alcohol after 60 minutes), reducing common symptoms experienced after drinking alcohol.
“Not only does Myrkl break down alcohol into water and carbon dioxide before reaching the liver, but it also eliminates the calories associated with alcohol in the process.”
The results of the study indicate Myrkl contains the first formula in history to show a promising ability to break down alcohol while also burning calories.
But bear in mind this was done on a very small scale.
And whether it has the same effect on the large kebab and cheesy chips you get on the way home, however, is a different question.
The pill should be taken before drinking. (LADbible)
Frederic Fernandez, Head of Group at Myrkl, commended the findings of the study as he commented: “Alcoholic drinks are known for being notoriously high calorie, due to not only the sugar content in the alcohol, but also the other ingredients that are paired with it.
“Thankfully, our scientists have shown not only that AB001™, the active formulation in Myrkl, can leave you feeling refreshed the next day after a big night – but also that it burns the calories in the drinks consumed.
“This is huge news – and will be particularly welcomed by those who will be heading to parties over the forthcoming festive season, and want to avoid developing a beer belly, or setting themselves back in terms of their health and fitness goals.”
Admittedly, Myrkl is the latest in a long line of proclaimed hangover cures, but at least this one sounds easier to stomach than raw eggs, a spinach smoothie or some of the other suggested cures out there.
I suppose if all else fails, we can always rely on a Spoons breakfast.
An Australian doctor has revealed the five positive changes you can expect from giving up alcohol for a month – and why everyone should give it a go.
Drinking alcohol is a pretty ingrained part of society, with the average person in the UK knocking back around 18 units a week, according to research from Alcohol Change UK, which is over the guidance of 14 units per week.
A doctor has now urged people to try a month without the booze, revealing that four weeks would be enough for you to start noticing the positive changes to your body.
Below are the five changes Dr. Zac Turner revealed would happen after a month teetotal, during an interview with news.com.au.
The majority of Brits love relaxing with a drink of the strong stuff. (KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images/Getty Stock Images)
Stable mood
The first change Dr. Turner points out is that less alcohol equals a more stable mental state.
This is because alcohol consumption is linked to chemical changes in your brain
which can cause heightened negative feelings such as anger, depression and anxiety, according to research from the Mental Health Foundation.
Dr. Turner adds that cutting back on the booze will lead to a more stabilised mood, with initial changes being apparent in just a few days.
Potential weight loss
Alcohol can cause weight gain for a number of reasons. According to the Better Health Channel.
Boozy drinks such as beer and wine are high in empty calories – which are calories that don’t carry nutrients for the body – and alcohol is also known to slow down the burning of body fat, as your digestive system will prioritise breaking down the drinks you’ve chugged before anything else.
It can also cause the body to feel more hungry and crave unhealthy foods.
Dr. Turner says a month off the strong stuff will allow you to see positive changes in terms of fat loss and energy improvements.
Just a month off the booze can see various improvements to your life. (Getty Stock Images)
Improved mental function
According to Dr. Turner, swapping your gin and tonic for a glass of orange juice could aid your brain function, memory and cognitive abilities.
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism adds that this is because booze interferes with the brain’s communication pathways and can lead to a higher risk of injury.
Better quality sleep
Research from Drinkaware states that a lifestyle which involves regular drinking leads to a negative impact on the quality of your sleep, which leaves you feeling tired and sluggish.
This is because alcohol causes the body to spend less time in the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) stage of sleep, which leaves you feeling less refreshed.
Dr. Turner believes that even a few days without alcohol will leave you experiencing a better quality of sleep.
A month off alcohol means no more hangovers.
Better liver function
The most obvious part of your body which will see improvement after cutting out the drink is the liver.
The liver is responsible for breaking down any alcohol which enters the body, with prolonged excessive drinking leading to various diseases.
Dr. Turner believes that even a few days without booze will allow the organ to reduce liver fat and inflammation.
