“Hey! It’s our wedding let’s splash out and buy vintage wines and French Champagne for our guests,” said no one EVER!
OK, so this blog was inspired by a Clænsian Hangover Remedy user who is in the throes of attending one wedding after another because all her friends are getting married.
She emailed us: “Thank God for your mircle [sic] hangover cure. My friends told me about Claensian and I used it for the first time at a wedding when I was a bridesmaid. I’ve been to 4 weddings recently and this is the first time I woke up the next day without a hangover. So thank God for Claensian.”
Sarah’s comment, not her real name, prompted us to wonder why people invariably wake up with a pounding hangover after attending weddings.
Was it the free booze all day? Maybe too much sun? Perhaps not drinking enough water? Then it hit us, while any of these villains could be the culprit, the most likely suspect was…
…wedding wine.
We asked around the Clænsian office and in our collective experience we agreed that every bottle of wedding wine should come with a warning: This bottle of wine is intended for arm-to-arm combat and should not be consumed in large quantities.
The typical Aussie wedding wine is little better than Kanga Rouge and Wallaby White, which is placed on the table ahead of the arrival of the guests, to get warmer by the hour. Bog standard beer and an array of watered-down soft drinks complete the ‘beverage package’, which was the easy decision for the person financing the bonfire of cash needed to consummate his daughter’s relationship to someone she met on the internet.
Those who are wise to the pitfalls of drinking wedding wine try the next port of call – the bar. Some wedding venues have a trick up their sleeves with this one. If the hosts are picking up the tab for an open bar, it will be stocked with almost everything you would find in any other bar. If you’re paying for your own drinks, choice will be limited to the generic spirits, the House Wine, and a heavy and light beer on tap. Of course, you’ll still pay top dollar for every drink to maximises the venue’s profits and minimise their costs; but we digress. Back to cheap wedding wines. Cheap wine often results in more severe hangovers due to several factors inherent in its production and composition. Several scientific studies and expert opinions support the notion that cheaper wines can lead to more severe hangovers due to various factors.
Research published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research suggests the presence of congeners in alcoholic beverages, including wine, is associated with increased hangover severity. Cheaper wines often contain higher levels of impurities such as congeners, which are natural by-products of fermentation. Congeners contribute to the taste and aroma of wine but are also known to intensify hangover symptoms. Higher-quality wines typically undergo more rigorous filtration and purification processes, reducing the presence of these impurities.
Then we have additives and preservatives. To cut costs and extend shelf life, cheaper wines may contain higher amounts of additives and preservatives, such as sulphites. While sulphites are generally recognised as safe for consumption, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration acknowledges sulphites can cause adverse reactions, including headaches, particularly in people with asthma. They can also trigger allergic reactions and exacerbate hangover symptoms.
Cheap wines are often made from lower quality grapes or grape by-products, which may contain higher levels of sugars, pesticides, and other contaminants. These impurities can contribute to hangover severity as they are metabolised by thebody.
While not universally true, some cheaper wines tend to have higher alcohol content to compensate for lower quality flavours. Higher alcohol content in beverages is associated with increased dehydration, which can worsen hangover symptoms. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism highlights dehydration as a common consequence of excessive alcohol consumption. Consuming excessive alcohol, especially in higher concentrations, increases dehydration and liver strain, both of which contribute to hangover symptoms.
Finally, cheaper wines may undergo less stringent quality control measures during production. This leads to inconsistencies in alcohol content, fermentation, and flavour stability. These variations can result in an unpredictable hangover experience.
While specific studies directly comparing hangover severity between cheap and expensive wines might be limited, these findings are supported by broader research on alcohol's physiological effects and the factors influencing hangover intensity. Additionally, expert opinions from sommeliers, winemakers, and healthcare professionals often emphasise the importance of quality and moderation in alcohol consumption to minimise hangover risk.
Of course, we all know that weddings are a hotbed of overindulgence. This is why Clænsian Hangover Remedy should be a welcome guest at every wedding. After all, we assume you DO want to remember the day and you DO want to wake up the next day with as few regrets as possible. You especially want to avoid that alcohol-driven exchange with your ex – the one where you say everything you wanted to say before you slammed the door as you walked out! Yes. THAT one!
These people are prime candidates for Clænsian Hangover Remedy because it is a meticulously designed solution to combat the unpleasant effects of excessive drinking. Clænsian contains carefully selected ingredients, each serving a specific purpose in alleviating hangover symptoms. In fact, clinical studies indicate the ingredients in Clænsian Hangover Remedy effectively increase the metabolism of alcohol, thereby relieving the symptoms of a hangover and promoting the process of regaining sobriety. Kudzu Flower, Turmeric, Ginger, Siberian Ginseng, and essential B vitamins, including Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), and Pantothenic Acid (B5), work together to address the various symptoms of a hangover. To use Clænsian Hangover Remedy safely, it's recommended to take two capsules with water, after drinking alcohol, and before going to sleep. This allows the remedy to work effectively while you rest. It is crucial not to exceed the recommended daily dose to avoid unwanted side effects. Clænsian Hangover Remedy is suitable for vegans and vegetarians, produced and licensed in Australia, meeting the highest GMP quality standards for your safety and well-being.Basically, like Sarah, you’ll wake up feeling better.
So, don’t forget to take the following items to the next wedding you attend. Your best self, a gift for the happy couple, protection (you never know who you’ll meet), and enough Clænsian Hangover Remedy to get you and your friends through the night and the next day.