Scientists have discovered a hormone that could protect people against the harmful effects of alcohol - which has now been dubbed the ‘sober hormone’.
The chemical which is actually called FGF21 (fibroblast growth factor 21) is naturally produced in the liver and research has found that injections stopped mice from losing balance and coordination after the consumption of alcohol.
Those involved in the study believe that it could therefore help people with drinking issues - such as over-indulgence - sober up.
