🍷 Why does wine cause hangovers?
Wine hangovers can feel worse because of:
- Congeners (especially in red wine)
- Histamines (can trigger headaches)
- Sugar content (worsens dehydration)
These factors make wine hangovers feel heavier compared to other alcohol.
🧠 How to prevent a wine hangover
1. Hydrate before and during
Drink water before your first glass, and alternate throughout the night.
2. Don’t drink on an empty stomach
Food slows alcohol absorption and stabilises your system.
👉 (Related: see our guide on what to take before drinking alcohol)
3. Choose your wine wisely
- Dry wines > sweet wines
- Lower alcohol % where possible
4. Pace yourself
Wine is easy to sip quickly — that’s where things go wrong.
5. Support your body early
Taking supplements before drinking can help your body process alcohol more efficiently.
👉 (Related: do hangover pills actually work?)
❌ What doesn’t work
- “Switching wine types” → still alcohol
- “Just drinking more water at the end” → too late
- “Expensive wine = no hangover” → myth
🧃 A smarter way to drink wine
If you already know it’s going to be a wine night, prepare ahead.
Taking something like Locohol before drinking supports your body early — not when the damage is done.