Vegetable oil combined with alcoholic beverages can cause gastrointestinal problems.
Russian general practitioner Alexey Popov warned about this.
The expert spoke about the dangers of the popular means of preventing intoxication in an interview with the publication Argumenty i Fakty .
Why You Shouldn't Drink Vegetable Oil to Fight Intoxication
As the doctor explained, fatty foods really do slow down the absorption of ethanol.
However, resorting to such a remedy as vegetable oil is extremely dangerous even for a completely healthy person.
And in case of pancreatic diseases, the doctor warned, you can even end up in the hospital with cholecystitis or pancreatitis.
The best way to prevent intoxication, according to the expert, is moderation.
Women and thin people should be especially careful with alcohol.
It is extremely important to eat before drinking alcohol, so that the alcohol is absorbed more slowly.
Drink little by little, in small sips. Don't forget to drink water, this will speed up the elimination of toxins.
You should not drink carbonated drinks, as they speed up the absorption of alcohol.
