The Bytox Hangover Prevention Patch, which claims to stop hangovers before they start, has gone on sale in the UK following its launch in New York late last year.
Invented by the US plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Leonard Grossman, claims are made that the patch replenishes the vitamins and acids lost when consuming alcohol.
Although it has not received any official medical backing either in the UK or in the US, it has received glowing reviews from consumers who have posted comments on websites.
The patch, which is similar to a nicotine patch, is attached 45 minutes before drinking and left on until the next day or around eight hours after finishing drinking. Dr Grossman claims the ingredients – B vitamins, acai berry, vitamins A, D, E and K and folic – are delivered continuously to the bloodstream as opposed to those from a pill which are excreted relatively quickly.
Firebox, which is selling the patch in the UK, says on its website: “Easily applied, it is infused with a powerful blend of vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants which are absorbed whilst imbibing, meaning a faster recovery time. “It won’t, however, prevent you getting drunk and definitely won’t prevent embarrassing and/or regrettable behaviour.” The patches cost £12.99 for a pack of five. Source: www.mirror.co.uk
