Controversy surrounding an ‘anti-hangover’ drink in France: when prevention disturbs and trivializes

2024-01-07 19:24:22

Called Alcoool and sold at a price of 19 euros for 3 doses by the French company Nonna Lab, this drink is available in pharmacies. She claims to offer an effectiveness of 97.8% with rapid action in 10 minutes. However, critical voices, particularly from theUFC-Que Choisir, question the veracity of these allegations.

The composition of Alcoool highlights ingredients such as vitamins B, C, nacin, pantothenic acid, magnesium, prickly pear, Asian ginseng, taurine, and milk thistle. The main component is the Nashi pear, known to boost the production of liver enzymes involved in alcohol metabolism. However, UFC-Que Choisir highlights the lack of clinical trials demonstrating the real effectiveness of this beverage.

Between doubt and bad message

In addition to doubts regarding its effectiveness, ethical concerns emerge. This drink, sold in pharmacies, might potentially encourage alcohol abuse by encouraging people not to moderate their consumption. The lack of clinical trials also raises questions regarding its safety and actual usefulness.

Health professionals point out that well-established practices, such as hydrating between each drink of alcohol, avoiding drinking on an empty stomach, and moderationare means more reliable to reduce adverse effects alcohol. In France, where alcohol is associated with approximately 41,000 deaths each year, awareness of responsible consumption remains crucial for public health. Alcohol controversy raises broader questions regarding product promotion claiming to minimize the consequences of alcohol, and on the need for stricter regulations in this area.

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