What Is DHM and Does It Actually Work?

Dihydromyricetin, or DHM, is a flavonoid found in the Japanese raisin tree. It has been studied in laboratory and animal models, including research related to alcohol metabolism, but human evidence remains limited.

What Is DHM?

DHM is a naturally occurring plant compound. Traditional use and early research have led scientists to study its biological activity.

What Does the Research Show?

Some preclinical studies have examined DHM’s interaction with alcohol-related pathways and GABA receptors. Findings from animal and cell studies cannot be treated as proof that a finished supplement prevents intoxication, changes how safe drinking is, or prevents or treats hangover symptoms.

What About Delivery?

Liposomal delivery is a formulation approach designed to support absorption. The effect of a delivery system depends on the specific ingredient, formulation, dose, and evidence for the finished product.

What to Look For

Review the ingredient amount, formulation, directions, and product warnings. Treat ingredient research as background information rather than a promise about what a product will do.

Sources

• Shen Y, et al. Dihydromyricetin as a novel anti-alcohol intoxication medication. Journal of Neuroscience, 2012.
• Skotnicová A, et al. Does dihydromyricetin impact on alcohol metabolism? Physiological Research, 2020.

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