Alcohol gets absorbed faster on an empty stomach. Experts explain how eating protein before drinking slows absorption and reduces strain on the body.

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Eating a nutritious meal before drinking alcohol can help you avoid a hangover or getting too drunk. Foods high in protein and healthy fats, like yogurt and salmon, can help slow alcohol absorption.

Waking up after a night of drinking is rough enough, and nobody wants an urgent sprint to the bathroom added to the list.