Tag: Hangover cravings

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.

A 2021 study in the journal *Appetite* found that higher hangover severity correlated with greater intake of unhealthy foods. So, is it bad to eat a lot when hungover? The answer is more complex than a simple yes or no and depends heavily on what you're eating.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, heavy drinking can disrupt the body's energy regulation, leaving those who drink with low blood sugar the next day. This biological shift is a primary reason why you want to eat a lot when hungover.