The regular use of alcohol may be complicated by long term effects associated with depletion of important vitamins, malnutrition, liver damage, osteoporosis, gout and eventually irreversible neurological complications.
EON was developed as a precovery beverage to prevent hangover; however, the physiological benefits of EON facilitated by its unique osmolality, extensive essential vitamin and electrolyte supplementation may extend its usefulness far beyond the benefits of a precovery drink simply for hangover. The therapeutic benefits of EON when used on a regular basis may help minimize and or prevent the development of many potential long-term ailments commonly associated with regular alcohol consumption.
Drink to Your Health!
VITAMIN B1, Thiamine, is an essential nutrient required by all tissues, including the brain. The human body itself cannot produce thiamine but must ingest it with the diet.
​VITAMIN B-6 (pyroxidine) promotes normal liver function. Alcohol metabolism​results in Acetaldehyde formation, which depletes B-6 levels. To mitigate this process,​ B-6 supplementation prevents are the ill effects of alcohol on the liver and brain.​
VITAMIN B-9, Folate ,deficiency is accelerated by alcohol consumption and can lead to impairment in brain function, anemia and elevation in homocysteine levels resulting in increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
VITAMIN B-12, cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin with a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and for the formation of blood. Alcohol decreases B12 levels resulting in malnutrition, anemia & neuropathy.
VITAMIN D is a fat soluble vitamin that promotes the healthy growth and remodeling of bone. Alcohol may reduce vitamin D levels leading to osteoporosis and fractures.
VITAMIN C, L-ascorbate is an essential nutrient for humans. It acts as an antioxidant by protecting the body against oxidative stress. Vitamin C may also prevent Gout, a potential manifestation of alcohol consumption.
VITAMIN A helps maintain healthy skin, teeth, skeletal and is important in pigmentation in the eyes. Alcohol lowers vitamin A. Hepatic vitamin A depletion plays a key role in hepatic fibrosis. In addition, ß-Carotene,is a antioxidant and important in preventing eye disease following long term consumption of alcohol.
VITAMIN E is a potent antioxidant and could protect against brain damage. Alcohol reduces vitamin E levels. Pretreatment with vitamin E prevents alcohol-induced vascular injury and pathology in the brain.
