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New hangover remedy sparks controversy
September 24th, 2004
A new dietary supplement that claims to eliminate hangover symptoms such as headaches, nausea and dry mouth is being greeted with apprehension among consumer health advocates, who are worried it could lead to increased consumption and binge drinking, blinding drinkers to potential problems with alcohol abuse. The new pill, Rebound, works by regulating acetaldehyde, the most toxic byproduct of alcohol metabolism. The key ingredient in the pill, succinic acid, is synthesized from amber, a mineraloid formed by the fossilized resin of 35 to 40 million-year-old pine trees. It has been used as a natural antibiotic for centuries. "Everyone who tries it is...
Source: Food & Drug Law Weekly (2004-09-24)
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