# Canned Hangover Remedies The Mercy Drink Combats Hangovers Before They Start By Tracy Wallace | Published 2011-03-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essentia-oil-canned-hangover-remedies-mercy-a-new-drink-combats-hangovers-b References: [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/16/dining/16bartender.html) & [drinkmercy](http://www.drinkmercy.com/index.html) The Mercy drink is due to hit store shelves in Spring of 2011, and is a [non-alcoholic beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optivive) that can be used to [replenish nutrients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-recovery-supplement) that are robbed from the body after drinking alcohol. The pleasant-tasting drink doesn’t contain caffeine and the company claims that the combination of ingredients found in the product allows the body’s natural detox process to take over by combating [hangover symptoms and alcohol flush](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iblush-gel). For the best results, the Mercy drink should be ingested during or immediately following a night of drinking. The Mercy drink works by aiding the body to produce more glutathione, which neutralizes free radicals and helps the liver remove the toxins which can lead to a nasty hangover. Because alcohol takes amino acids from the system, your body has to work overtime to replace them. I'm sure quite a few of you could use some Mercy drink after St.Patrick's day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Canned Hangover Remedies:** Opportunity for developing innovative non-alcoholic beverages that combat hangover symptoms and promote natural detox processes. - **Nutrient Replenishment Beverages:** Opportunity for creating drinks that help replenish nutrients lost during alcohol consumption and aid the body's detoxification process. - **Free Radical Neutralization:** Opportunity for products that promote the production of glutathione to neutralize free radicals and support liver function, reducing the occurrence of hangovers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage:** Opportunity for beverage companies to develop new non-alcoholic drinks targeted at preventing and alleviating hangover symptoms. - **Health & Wellness:** Opportunity for the health and wellness industry to create products that support natural detoxification processes and provide relief from the negative effects of alcohol consumption. - **Supplement:** Opportunity for supplement manufacturers to create innovative products that replenish nutrients and support liver function, catering to individuals who consume alcohol. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revolutionary Anti-Hangover Pills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antihangover-pill.md) - [Rapid Rehydration Packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydralyte-plus-liver-support.md) - [Hangover Recovery Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangover-recovery-gummies.md) - [Cheeky Alcohol Metabolism Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-metabolism-supplement.md) - [All-Hours Functional Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-night-drinks.md) - [Anti-Hangover Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partysmart-gummies.md) - [Herbal Hangover-Combating Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plug-50.md) - [Vegan Hangover Recovery Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangover-recovery-gummies1.md) - [Adult Detoxification Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-shot.md)