The Functional Medicine Approach to Hangover Prevention (2025)

DHM Guide Team 15 min read

Discover how functional medicine revolutionizes hangover prevention through personalized protocols, genetic factors, and root cause analysis. Learn science-backed strategies including DHM supplementation for optimal alcohol metabolism.

The morning after a night of indulgence often brings with it the unwelcome guest: the hangover. For many, it's a familiar cascade of headaches, nausea, fatigue, and a general sense of malaise. While common wisdom often points to dehydration as the primary culprit, the reality is far more complex. A hangover is a multifaceted physiological response to alcohol consumption, involving a symphony of biochemical reactions that impact nearly every system in the body. Traditional remedies often focus on symptomatic relief - a painkiller for the headache, water for dehydration - but what if we could go beyond mere symptom management and address the root causes of hangover susceptibility?