Study shows item that's 'miracle' hangover cure also 'burns off 70% of calories' from alcohol

A new pill claims to leave us feeling fresh the morning after a heavy night, all while dealing with the calories from all the beer and cocktails you knocked back in the process.

As a non-drinker I'm constantly reminded how lucky I am to have never experienced a hangover.

They have often been described to me as 'imagine your worst headache and times it by 10'.

All I know is that they are universally hated on.

In fact, some of my friends who are now reaching their 30s say they have started to cut back on the booze because the hangovers are getting progressively worse.

That's when this alleged 'miracle drug' comes in which is claimed to cure the hangover.

So, back in 2022 a group of researchers tested out this pill called Myrkl - which literally sounds like 'miracle' - on 24 healthy subjects (13 male, 11 female).

The sample group were randomised to take two capsules a day of the AB001 drug or placebo for one week prior to an alcohol exposure experiment.

Taking two of these before a night out will help alleviate the worst of the hangover you might have next morning. (Myrkl)

"On the experimental day, they ingested a light breakfast and drank a moderate glass of spirit (0.3 g/kg body weight)," the study explained.

"Breath alcohol tests and blood draws for determination of blood alcohol levels were performed for up to six hours.

"After crossover, the experiment was repeated in the following week. Areas under the curves were calculated to determine alcohol absorption rates."

The results were staggering and after just one week of supplementation with Myrkl's formula, AB001, it 'resulted in a substantially reduced absorption of alcohol into the body', making your hangover a lot easier to deal with.

The press release for the pill reads: "Myrkl is the first-ever product in history to demonstrate the breakdown of alcohol effectively (eliminating up to 70% of alcohol after 60 minutes), reducing common symptoms experienced after drinking alcohol.

“Not only does Myrkl break down alcohol into water and carbon dioxide before reaching the liver, but it also eliminates the calories associated with alcohol in the process."

The results of the study indicate Myrkl contains the first formula in history to show a promising ability to break down alcohol while also burning calories.

But bear in mind this was done on a very small scale.

And whether it has the same effect on the large kebab and cheesy chips you get on the way home, however, is a different question.

The pill should be taken before drinking. (LADbible)

Frederic Fernandez, Head of Group at Myrkl, commended the findings of the study as he commented: “Alcoholic drinks are known for being notoriously high calorie, due to not only the sugar content in the alcohol, but also the other ingredients that are paired with it.

"Thankfully, our scientists have shown not only that AB001™, the active formulation in Myrkl, can leave you feeling refreshed the next day after a big night – but also that it burns the calories in the drinks consumed.

"This is huge news – and will be particularly welcomed by those who will be heading to parties over the forthcoming festive season, and want to avoid developing a beer belly, or setting themselves back in terms of their health and fitness goals.”

Admittedly, Myrkl is the latest in a long line of proclaimed hangover cures, but at least this one sounds easier to stomach than raw eggs, a spinach smoothie or some of the other suggested cures out there.

I suppose if all else fails, we can always rely on a Spoons breakfast.