The benefits of tomato juice have long been known, an excellent source of vitamin C and even considered to help prevent against prostate cancer, breast cancer, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, breast cancer and heart attacks. New research suggests that the another benefit may be added to list - reducing the effects of alcohol.
Rocket News 24 reported that
According to the study, subjects were examined drinking 100mL of alcohol chased with 480mL of tomato juice. Then they repeated the experiment with a chaser of 480mL of water on the same people.
They found that when chasing with tomato juice the blood alcohol levels became 3 times lower than with the water. On top of that, the test subject became completely sober 50 minutes faster with the tomato juice than the water.
They found that when chasing with tomato juice the blood alcohol levels became 3 times lower than with the water. On top of that, the test subject became completely sober 50 minutes faster with the tomato juice than the water.
Bloody Marys are already considered one of the best ways to clear a head after a heavy night, with the new benefits of tomato juice maybe they are the long-awaited cure! Although, if reduced alcohol effects is what you're after, maybe leave out the vodka!
