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Does Pineapple Or Orange Juice Help In Elimination Of Alcohol From Blood?

Posted on Wed, 8 Oct 2014

Question: Is it true that drinking pineapple or orange juice helps to eliminate alcohol from the blood.

Answered by Dr. Guru (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, it is not true.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

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No, it is not true. There is no proven clinical research evidence as such by the medical regulatory authorities.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Guru (31 minutes later)

I am a female 240lbs, yesterday i had about 7 mixed drinks. My last drink was at 9:30pm, I did eat dinner. this morning i ate breakfast. I have a Dr's appt. will alcohol show up in my urine test also i drank about 24 oz of water

Answered by Dr. Guru (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Though it usually clears up in about 12 to 15 hour

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes, there are chances of it showing up in tests. Though it usually clears up in about 12 to 15 hours, it cannot be predicted exactly as lot of metabolic factors effect it.

It may also take 48 to 72 hours to clear up.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar