Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Chicory Root Extract: Can It Ease Hangovers?
A nutritionist says chicory root extract can help your liver work better to break down alcohol, which might make your hangover less bad.
But it's not a magic cure, and you should still drink responsibly.
Nutritionist Pooja Makhija suggests chicory root extract for hangover relief
Extract supports liver function and helps break down alcohol
Not a direct hangover preventer, but aids enzymes' smooth job
Reduces acetaldehyde buildup, the cause of hangover symptoms
Advises responsible drinking, not a pass for binge drinking
- Who
- Nutritionist Pooja Makhija
- What
- Suggested chicory root extract for hangover relief
- When
- Recently, via an Instagram video
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To support liver function and ease hangover symptoms
Supporters of Chicory Root Extract
Skeptics
Hangover Relief
Supporters of Chicory Root Extract
Chicory root extract can help reduce hangover symptoms by supporting liver function and aiding enzymes.
Skeptics
More scientific evidence is needed to confirm these benefits.
- Active Compound
- Chicory root extract
- Beneficial Enzymes
- Alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase
- Hangover Culprit
- Acetaldehyde buildup
- Recommended Usage
- Before or after drinking, or replace evening coffee with chicory coffee