Tag: Lining the stomach

The belief that drinking milk before alcohol can 'line the stomach' is a widespread but scientifically unproven myth. Many wonder what happens if we drink milk over alcohol, expecting a remedy, but the reality involves complex digestive interactions and no shortcuts to sobriety.

The belief that milk can 'coat' your stomach to lessen the effects of alcohol is a popular myth, yet science reveals this to be a misconception. While milk does not neutralize alcohol, it can have a modest impact on absorption depending on timing and stomach contents.