Research

Research supports the use of electrolytes (magnesium, chloride, potassium, calcium, sodium) during and after alcohol consumption. Alcohol is a diuretic that depletes the body of fluids and electrolytes. Electrolytes perform a number of critical functions in the body: They power water absorption, regulate fluid balance within the cells, and are essential for proper brain function, energy conversion, and metabolism.* A serving of AfterBuzz added to water not only rehydrates the body, but replaces critical electrolytes lost from drinking alcohol so that your body can return to normal. 

Below are selected study abstracts that discuss hangover and its electrolyte-zapping effects on the body. Selected abstracts also discuss certain electrolytes, their roles in human health, and their effects on moderate to heavy drinkers. These studies are listed for information purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of AfterBuzz.

To read an abstract, click the link(s) below: 

To read technical articles about electrolytes, including specific electrolytes, and their importance, click the link(s) below (Note: Requires Adobe Acrobat):

AfterBuzz Technical Paper
Balancing Act (What are Electrolytes?)
Chloride: The Forgotten Essential Mineral
Dehydration—An Imbalance of Water and Minerals
Human Needs for Magnesium Not Met by Most People
Ions: The Body's Electrical Source
Magnesium and Health
Minerals and pH: It's Simply a Matter of Health