That said, it contains a few B vitamins that are important in alcohol metabolism such as vitamin B1. However, it's certainly not in high enough concentrations to make a difference. Other than the nutritional value, eating raw eggs when hungover is unlikely to have any impact on your symptoms.
It appears to be a winning combination – studies suggest tomato juice replenishes fluids and electrolytes, and offers protection against liver injury, while the eggs expel toxins and replace vitamins and minerals lost during the previous evening.
One of the biggest reasons people mix an egg with their beer is to add more protein to their diet. It's common amongst bodybuilders or those that are trying to bulk up. The obvious question is why someone would pick to get their protein in such a way.
Raw eggs aren't safe to eat if they're unpasteurized. That means they could contain harmful bacteria. And even though eggs can be sold as pasteurized — meaning they're heated just enough so bacteria is killed off — you still shouldn't crack open an egg and start chowing down.
No. According to the University of Minnesota Extension, "eggs must be cooked to 160 degrees F to kill Salmonella that may be present. Adding alcohol inhibits bacterial growth, but it cannot be relied upon to kill it completely." However, if you use pasteurized eggs, no further cooking is necessary.
Eating a nutritious meal before drinking alcohol can help you avoid a hangover or getting too drunk. Foods high in protein and healthy fats, like yogurt and salmon, can help slow alcohol absorption. Avocados and bananas also contain plenty of potassium, which you might lose after drinking.
Fruits. Certain fruits, rich in specific vitamins and micronutrients, can help keep your vitamin/micronutrient levels high and prevent the worse hangover effects. Mainly fruits rich in vitamin C and potassium. Fruits like oranges, bananas, and watermelon are among the best options for pre-drinking snacks.
The ingredients include: 1 raw egg, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper & 2 dashes of Tabasco sauce. Instructions: Crack the egg into a glass, leaving the yolk unbroken. Pour in the Worcestershire sauce, sprinkle the salt and pepper and lastly the tabasco sauce. And gulp.
A legendary hangover cure, the prairie oyster cocktail is a concoction of raw egg, Worcestershire sauce, tomato juice, vinegar, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Though the flavor and texture are reminiscent of its namesake, this cocktail is seafood-free.
Eating eggs the morning after provides energy like any other food but they also contain large amounts of cysteine, which helps mop up leftover toxins. Two large eggs contain 324mg of cysteine, which covers more than the WHO recommendtion of amino acids.
Sip a glass of water
"A glass of water when you first wake up will help you rehydrate from the night before," says Beaver. "If you got to the point of vomiting, drinking Gatorade and Pedialyte are good choices to help replenish the lost electrolytes."
Drinking alcoholic drinks high in congeners can give you an intense hangover. For example, methanol is a congener that breaks down into formic acid and formaldehyde, worsening a hangover. Drinks high in congeners have a high amount of methanol. For instance, brandy has 4,766 milligrams of methanol per liter.
Obviously, the only sure way to avoid a hangover is to not drink alcohol. But if you are going to indulge, Tabakoff says the tried-and-true advice — eat something before you drink, and while you drink, makes good sense. "Food is very good for the purpose of slowing the absorption of alcohol," he says.
Eating and drinking
Eating before, during, and after drinking can help slow the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream. Drinking plenty of water can also assist with dehydration and flushing toxins from the body.
Potential Health Benefits of Raw Eggs
Lutein and zeaxanthin are two important antioxidants that protect your eyes and make eye-related diseases less likely. In addition, raw eggs can also: Help your heart. Eggs are filled with HDL or "good" cholesterol.
Eggnog. If you haven't had the homemade stuff, you haven't had eggnog. This is our hardcore version, that mixes several types of booze (bourbon, rum, and brandy) with raw eggs. You'll age it in the fridge to create a mellow — but intensely delicious — drink.