Efficacy and Safety of Wilac L Probiotic Complex Isolated from Kimchi on the Regulation of Alcohol and Acetaldehyde Metabolism in Humans.

Alcohol-related hangovers impact both physical and mental wellness, largely due to acetaldehyde levels produced through alcohol metabolism. The present study investigated the efficacy and safety of the Wilac L probiotic complex ( WiKim0168 and WiKim0172 isolated from kimchi) in improving hangovers post-alcohol consumption. This study was conducted as a randomized, double-blind, crossover placebo-controlled clinical trial from August 2023 to February 2024.