# Nanocapsule Anti-Alcohol Pills Yunfeng Lu and Cheng Ji May Have Created Ultimate Hangover Cure By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yunfeng-lu-and-cheng-ji References: [dvice](http://www.dvice.com/2013-2-20/sober-minutes-nanocapsule-anti-alcohol-pills) & [io9](http://io9.com/5985311/nanocapsules-could-take-you-from-sloshed-to-sober-in-a-matter-of-minutes) [UCLA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3D-printed-energy-storage) bimolecular engineer Yunfeng Lu and Cheng Ji, a USC biochemist, have developed a way to sober up instantly after a night bingeing on alcohol, or perhaps just having one glass too many. Taking the form of a nanocapsule, the anti-alcohol pill ensures that a night out on the town doesn't end in tragedy either from terrible accidents or word vomit, or just plain vomit. Yunfeng Lu and Cheng Ji, alongside a team of scientists, have created biomimetic enzyme nanocomplexes, which mirror the body's way of processing alcohol. Of course, these complexes expedite the process significantly. As reported by Dvice, these [anti-alcohol pills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobr) can be used as "antidotes and preventive measure for [alcohol intoxication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sure-shot)" once taken out of the lab and into the real world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anti-alcohol Nanocapsules:** Developing anti-alcohol nanocapsules can provide a new way to prevent alcohol intoxication and hangover. - **Biomimetic Enzyme Nanocomplexes:** Creating biomimetic enzyme nanocomplexes can provide a faster alternative for alcohol digestion and processing. - **Instant Sobering-up Method:** Discovering an instant sobering-up method can revolutionize the way people handle alcohol and avoid its harmful effects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pharmaceuticals:** Pharmaceutical companies have the opportunity to develop new anti-alcohol pills using the innovative nanocapsule technology. - **Beverage:** Alcohol beverage companies can benefit from the development of antidotes and preventive measures for alcohol intoxication and hangover. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can make use of the biomimetic enzyme nanocomplexes for alternative digestive methods and digestion supplements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Hangover Gummy Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undo-prealcohol-support-gummy.md) - [Anti-Hangover Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partysmart-gummies.md) - [Adult Detoxification Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-shot.md) - [Hangover Recovery Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangover-recovery-gummies.md) - [Anti-Hangover Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morning-fresh.md) - [Anti-Hangover Jelly Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dayguard.md) - [Vitamin-Replenishing Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onmi-hangover-relief.md) - [Cheeky Alcohol Metabolism Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-metabolism-supplement.md) - [BAC-Reducing Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sure-shot.md)