A composition for alleviating hangover symptoms in a subject in need thereof.The compositioncomprises Dihydromyrecitin, N-Acetyl Cysteine, taurine, salicin, niacin,vitamin B6, selenium,manganese and prickly pear powder. The composition can be formulated as pillsor capsules. TheDihydromyrecitin component may be coated with soy lecithin to maximizeabsorption. Thecomposition is administered as a first pill or capsule prior to alcoholconsumption and a secondpill taken after alcohol consumption.