Why Do Hangovers Get Worse With Age?
Updated on Jan 21, 2025
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When you were in your early 20's, recovering from a hangover was easy, right? A greasy breakfast and some water were all it took to bounce back.
Then you hit your 30's and everything changes. Going out becomes, almost, not worth it anymore because the aftermath is too difficult to handle. 2-hour hangovers turn into 2-day hangovers!
Sound familiar?
Well, here’s the deal
As you age, there are many different factors that make it a lot more difficult for your body to metabolize alcohol efficiently.
In this article, we aim to uncover all the reasons why hangovers get worse with age, based on the current research.