CBD and hangovers: The ultimate guide

Author Lucene Gilbert / Published: March-14-2022

Everyone who has been there with a hangover, say I! When we feel one coming on, we try everything in our power to cure the pain of the lingering hangover at hand. A Pedialyte. Your family’s Capri Suns. Fast food. Greasy food. A glass of chocolate milk. Or the good ole’ hair of the dog that bit you - another drink. But what if we told you we had an alternative cure to your worst nightmare after a fun night out drinking? If you know, then you know CBD may help improve some hangover effects.

In fact, CBD may be more beneficial than THC for managing hangovers. This is because CBD is one powerful antioxidant. And alcohol is a pretty potent toxin. When you’re hungover, part of what you're feeling results from toxic chemicals accumulating in your body. So as an antioxidant, CBD may help to mitigate some of this effect by positively affecting the endocannabinoids in our system. Many of the hangover symptoms result from a seriously imbalanced endocannabinoid system. CBD is a powerful antioxidant, possibly even more potent than vitamins C and E. As an antioxidant, it combats the toxins that result from alcohol consumption.

There are other ways CBD is more effective than the traditional remedies for a hangover. This includes taking CBD to help alleviate migraine and nausea symptoms. Research also shows CBD may help with inflammation, which can be brought on by consuming a lot of alcohol. CBD may lessen inflammation by affecting the body’s endocannabinoid receptors, one of the three core components of the endocannabinoid system.

So what is the best way to take CBD to help a gnarly hangover? Direct absorption to the blood stream like our Mensies CBD Patches, of course. It has a higher rate of bioavailability than oral dosing. It also affects the body much faster than the other methods of consumption. Plus, this method is preferred by many cannabis enthusiasts because you get more value out of it. The Mensies Patches are ideal for localization and are created using essential oils and your choice of CBD Isolate and CBD Full-Spectrum.

If you’re interested in trying one of our Mensies CBD Patches products after a night out drinking, visit us in-store or online today!