How Your Body Breaks Down Alcohol

Alcohol doesn’t just “wear off”, your body has to work overtime to process it.

Here’s what really happens when you drink:

1. Your liver gets to work.

Once alcohol enters your bloodstream, your liver starts converting it into acetaldehyde, a highly toxic compound that’s actually more damaging than alcohol itself.
This stage is where the real trouble starts. Acetaldehyde is the reason you wake up with nausea, headaches, and fatigue.

2. Then comes the cleanup crew.

Your liver then tries to neutralize that acetaldehyde by turning it into something less harmful, a compound called acetate. Then it is safely flushed from your system in the bathroom.
But your liver can only process about one drink per hour. So the more you drink, the more acetaldehyde builds up, and the worse you feel the next day.

3. Meanwhile, your brain and body crashes.

  • GABA rebound: Alcohol hits your brain’s calming system (GABA receptors) and makes you feel extremely relaxed when drinking, but once it wears off, your brain freaks out, leading to restlessness, "hangxiety", and poor sleep.

  • Dehydration and nutrient loss: Alcohol drains your body of essential vitamins, minerals, and water. That’s why you wake up dry-mouthed, sluggish, and foggy.

🍃 How NEXT DAY Helps

Our formula was designed to work with your body’s natural process of alcohol recovery.

  • L-cysteine + DHM helps break down acetaldehyde faster, and helps calm the nerves (DHM binds to the same receptors as alcohol, which helps smooth out the GABA rebound and eases the crash).

  • NAC + Milk Thistle supports detox pathways and protects your cells.

  • Electrolytes + B Vitamins replenish what alcohol depletes so you actually feel like yourself the next day.

Better recovery isn’t magic. It’s biochemistry done right.
NextDay gives your body the tools it needs to bounce back when you need it the most.