Average person spends two years of their life with a hangover
The poll of 2,000 Brits found the average adult suffers one hangover a month - 12 a year.
That means the equivalent of two years - or 724 days - will be spent recovering from the night before over the average adult lifetime.
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Hide AdThe study, commissioned by health supplement supplier Healthspan, also found water is the most popular hangover cure, followed by a lie-in, a shower, fresh air and painkillers.
Dr Sarah Brewer, GP on behalf of Healthspan said: “During the month of December alone around 30 glasses of wine, 22 pints of beer with an average consumption of 62 units and 4,000 calories are consumed in the run up to Christmas.
“Everyone has a go-to hangover cure which helps them feel a bit more alive again.
“It seems simply drinking water is what most people swear by and sales sore of products like fizzy effervescent tablets at this time of year as people are trying boost lagging energy levels due to festive party hangovers.”
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Hide AdThe research also found some people could be putting their health at risk with their hangover cure, with their go-to relief being effervescent tablets because they rehydrate, plus vitamin C helps combat fatigue and tiredness.