Some of the popular hangover cures include herbal teas, fizzy drinks or even a massive Subway sandwich.
Now, researchers say a cheap pill that’s usually given to strengthen the immune system and reduce mucus in people with asthma or cystic fibrosis may be a successful option – but only for women.
In experiments, the academics found N-acetylcysteine (NAC) tablets reduced severity of hangovers for women, but not for men, after a heavy night of beer-drinking – but they can’t explain this ‘gender specific susceptibility’.