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In a groundbreaking study, researchers have developed a gel that could potentially prevent the adverse effects of drinking. The gel was found to break down alcohol quickly and safely in mice, leading to faster recovery from alcohol consumption and healthier internal organs.
The gel used in the study contained iron particles and milk protein beta-lactoglobulin, which mimicked the activity of an enzyme that breaks down ethanol into acetic acid. This compound bypassed the harmful effects of acetaldehyde, a byproduct of alcohol metabolism that can cause liver damage and hangovers.
Mice given the gel experienced a 55% decrease in blood alcohol levels in just four hours, significantly faster than those in the control group. Additionally, acetaldehyde levels in the blood decreased significantly with the gel. Mice that consumed alcohol and the gel daily for ten days showed healthier internal organs compared to those that did not consume the gel.
Researchers are optimistic about the potential of this gel to protect against negative effects of excessive drinking and improve overall health outcomes related to alcohol consumption. They plan to further test it on humans in hopes of preventing hangovers and possibly treating alcoholism. The findings were published in Nature Nanotechnology and have garnered attention from publications such as New Scientist and Science News.
