The Hangover Cure

Yes, Japan has hangover cures that actually work.  I have tested a few of them out, and the one that works best for me is called Ukon No Chikara.

Ingredients 

I have no idea.  I can't read kanji.  I do know that it contains a large amount of turmeric, as well as vitamins E and B6.  Turmeric is a relative of ginger.  It is native to tropical south Asia, and is used as a spice in Indian cuisine. 

Why it works

Turmeric is rumored to boost liver function.  I am not sure if that is why it works, but I can say that it does indeed work.

Research

What could be more fun than doing research for a blog about hangovers.  

Day 1 - Beer and Shochu Combo
What I drank? 6 beers and four glasses of shochu
Hangover Cure? 1 bottle of ukon no chikara before bed
Hungover? Not at all.  I woke up feeling great after 9 hours of sleep.


Day 2 - A Little Bit Of Everything

What I drank? 2 beers, 2 cans of chu-hi, 1 small bottle of sake, and half a bottle of schochu
Hangover Cure? 1 bottle of ukon no chikara before bed, 1 bottle first thing in the morning
Hungover? Felt a little strange in the morning.  Therefore, I turned up another bottle of the stuff.  In one hour, I felt 100% normal.  I think I slept 10 hours that night.


Day 3 - The Morning Cure Test
What I drank? 5 cans of 8% chu-hi
Hangover Cure? 1 bottle of ukon no chikara taken the next morning
Hungover? I didn't feel that great when I woke up.  I wouldn't say that I was really hungover, just really tired.  I don't remember how long it was after I drank it, but I felt great within minutes.

So there you go, a hangover cure that really works.  If you would ever like me to participate in any alcohol related research, and you are willing to fund it, I would be more than happy to volunteer.  Also, have you found an even better hangover cure in Japan?  I would love to know about it.