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 includes a first composition and a separate second composition.The composition isadministered as a first pill or capsule comprising the first composition priorto alcoholconsumption and a second pill comprising the first composition taken afteralcohol consumption.