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| June 28, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Financial Times Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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Byline: ERIC FIDLER

Good news for anyone who has ever had that queasy feeling the morning after drinking too much: A study has found that an extract of prickly pear cactus can prevent a severe hangover.

Prickly pear cactus extract is available at some health-supplement stores. It has been used in sunburn ointments and as a diet supplement, supposedly to reduce blood sugar levels.

The study found that when taken hours before drinking, the extract can alleviate symptoms such as dry mouth and that nauseated, can't-stand-the-sight-of-food feeling.

It does not appear to ease other symptoms, such as headaches and…

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