Tag: Alcohol and appetite

A 2017 study published in *Nature Communications* revealed that alcohol can activate specific neurons in the brain associated with starvation, triggering an increased appetite. This sheds light on why many people experience a ravenous hunger, often for comfort food, the morning after a night of drinking.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcohol impairs brain signals that regulate appetite, making you feel full or even nauseated. This is a major reason why you can't eat when you're drunk, as the body prioritizes processing the toxic ethanol over digesting food.

Research has shown that alcohol can increase appetite and affect hunger-regulating hormones. So, if you've ever asked, "Why am I so hungry day after drinking?", you are not alone, as your body undergoes several significant physiological changes during a hangover that can trigger intense hunger and cravings.