ETH Zurich Develops Gel to Quickly Sober Up Mice by Breaking Down 50% Alcohol

May 13, 2024, 08:50 PM

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed an edible gel based on the milk protein whey that helps inebriated mice quickly break down alcohol. The gel, which uses iron and whey protein, reduces blood alcohol levels by breaking down 50% alcohol into acetate before it enters the bloodstream. This breakthrough, reported in NatureNano, could potentially lead to a treatment for humans to sober up quickly and mitigate the harmful effects of alcohol consumption.