What Causes a Hangover?
Hangovers are caused by a combination of dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, inflammation, and toxin buildup. Here’s what happens when you drink alcohol:
Severe Dehydration – Alcohol is a diuretic, meaning it forces your kidneys to flush out water and electrolytes. You lose sodium, potassium, and magnesium at a rapid rate, leading to headaches, dizziness, and fatigue.
Electrolyte Imbalance – Since alcohol depletes key minerals, your muscles, nerves, and brain struggle to function properly. Low sodium and potassium cause weakness, nausea, and brain fog.
Acetaldehyde Toxicity – The liver breaks down alcohol into acetaldehyde, a highly toxic byproduct. This triggers inflammation, leading to nausea, body aches, and malaise.
Blood Sugar Rollercoaster – Alcohol can spike and then crash your blood sugar levels, leading to fatigue, shakiness, and cravings for greasy food the next morning.
Disrupted Sleep & Brain Function – Alcohol interferes with REM sleep, leaving you unrested and foggy. Combined with electrolyte depletion, this leads to the classic "hangover brain" feeling.
Why ION Electrolytes is the Ultimate Hangover Solution
Most so-called "hangover cures" are gimmicks—they either don’t have the right electrolytes or load you up with sugar, which makes things worse. ION Electrolytes directly addresses the root causes of a hangover with a scientifically optimized formula.
1. Rapid Rehydration with Lab-Grade Sodium
1000mg of pure sodium chloride replenishes lost fluids and restores optimal hydration levels faster than water alone. Unlike sea salt (which may contain contaminants), ION’s lab-grade sodium is ultra-pure and ensures maximal water retention in your cells.
Faster rehydration = faster recovery
2. Potassium for Nausea & Muscle Recovery
Alcohol flushes out potassium, leading to weakness, nausea, and cramping. ION provides 650mg of potassium (200mg chloride + 450mg citrate), ensuring optimal uptake without taxing the kidneys. Potassium citrate also helps neutralize acidity, reducing stomach irritation.
3. Magnesium Malate for Energy & Brain Function
Magnesium is essential for muscle recovery, ATP (energy) production, and cognitive function—all of which are impaired by alcohol.
Most hangover remedies don’t include magnesium, or they use cheap forms like citrate, which aren’t well absorbed. ION uses magnesium malate, a high-bioavailability form that fights fatigue, brain fog, and body aches.
4. B-Complex for Liver Detox & Energy
Vitamin B1, B6, and B12 are essential for breaking down alcohol and eliminating
toxins from your system.
B1 (Thiamine): Alcohol depletes thiamine, leading to fatigue and brain fog. ION
restores B1 levels to boost mental clarity.
B6 (Pyridoxine): Enhances liver detoxification and reduces inflammation, helping
clear acetaldehyde faster.
B12 (Cobalamin): Crucial for red blood cell production and energy metabolism,
preventing the "hangover exhaustion" effect.
5. No Sugar = No Crash
Most sports drinks and “hangover cures” contain high fructose corn syrup, which
causes blood sugar crashes and worsens inflammation.
ION is completely sugar-free, so you rehydrate without the metabolic
rollercoaster.
How to Use ION Electrolytes for Hangover Prevention & Recovery
Best Hangover Prevention Strategy:
Drink one serving of ION before, during, and after drinking alcohol.
Before: Preload your electrolytes to prevent dehydration.
During: Sip ION between drinks to maintain hydration and mineral balance.
After: Drink another serving before bed to replenish lost electrolytes and minimize next-day symptoms.
Why ION is the #1 Hangover Remedy
Unlike other so-called “hangover cures,” ION Electrolytes actually targets the root causes of a hangover:
☑️ Restores hydration 3x faster than water alone
☑️Replenishes sodium, potassium, and magnesium lost from alcohol
☑️Supports liver detox with essential B vitamins
☑️Eliminates nausea, fatigue, and brain fog
☑️Sugar-free & clean-burning for sustained energy
Next time you drink, don’t just hydrate ION-ize
More Ions. More Life. Whether you’re looking to optimize hydration, improve athletic performance, or support fasting and keto goals, ION is the ultimate solution.
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