The Science Behind Why Hangovers Happen (And How to Get Ahead of Them)

A hangover isn't one single thing — it's the combined effect of dehydration, inflammation, disrupted sleep, and the buildup of acetaldehyde, a toxic byproduct your liver produces while breaking down alcohol. Most people try to fix it after the fact, reaching for water and painkillers the next morning. But the more effective window is before and during — giving your body the electrolytes, antioxidants, and liver-support nutrients it needs to process alcohol more efficiently in real time. That's the gap Kanbae is built to close.