Is pre-hydrating before drinking alcohol the ultimate hack to prevent a hangover?

Its important to remember thatalcohol is a diureticmeaning it revs up the excretion of water from the body.

In one word: perhaps.

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With that said, your best bet will be to make hydration a priority day in and day out.

During waking hours, consider it a best practice to drink fluids gradually throughout the day.

During waking hours, consider it a best practice to drink fluids gradually throughout the day.

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Florida-based registered dietitian

Depending on the source, water can have an off taste, says Rose.

Good-tasting water makes proper hydration easier before, during, and after a night of drinking alcoholic beverages.

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