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[Can the decrease of blood alcohol level be accelerated? Results of a clinical study].

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Guardian Angel powder (GA) significantly reduced blood alcohol levels in study participants. Consuming two doses of GA powder before and during a meal lowered alcohol concentration compared to not using the powder, regardless of individual alcohol metabolism variations.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Toxicology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Alcohol consumption is a common social behavior.
  • Understanding factors that modulate blood alcohol levels is crucial for public health and safety.
  • Guardian Angel powder (GA) is a substance purported to affect alcohol's impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of Guardian Angel powder (GA) in reducing blood alcohol levels.
  • To determine if GA powder influences alcohol pharmacokinetics in a controlled setting.

Main Methods:

  • A controlled study involving alcohol consumption (70g pure alcohol) with and without GA powder.
  • GA powder administered in two doses: before and during food intake.
  • Hourly blood alcohol level measurements over four hours using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry with Solid Phase Micro Extraction (SPME).

Main Results:

  • A significant decrease in blood alcohol levels was observed when GA powder was consumed.
  • Blood alcohol levels were significantly lower at all measured time points up to two hours post-consumption with GA powder compared to baseline.
  • The observed effect of GA powder was consistent across all volunteers, suggesting it is not significantly influenced by individual variations in alcohol metabolism.

Conclusions:

  • Guardian Angel powder (GA) demonstrates a significant blood alcohol level-lowering effect.
  • The consistent results across participants indicate GA powder's effect is independent of individual alcohol metabolism variability.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the precise mechanism of action, specifically whether GA powder affects alcohol absorption or metabolism.