‘Myrkl’ anti-hangover pill the answer to the dreaded babalas?

Sara-Jayne Makwala King speaks to Frederic Fernandez, one of the creators and co-owners of Myrkl.

When a new “anti-hangover” pill called Myrkl was released online in the UK last month, it sold out within hours.

Myrkl claims to break down 70% of alcohol in 60 minutes preventing the dreaded babalas.

When the product is consumed between two to 12 hours prior to alcohol intake, it helps accelerate the breakdown of alcohol in your body.

But is this anti-hangover solution a wonder pill, or is it too good to be true?

Critics say the product could contribute to alcohol abuse by encouraging more drinking at higher volumes.

The website itself doesn’t even mention hangovers or even alcohol, it’s simply referred to as a food supplement.

This is absolutely not a drug. It’s a consumer product. It’s a supplement.

Frederic Fernandez, co-creator and co-owner of Myrkl

I want to be very clear, this is not a product designed for excessive drinkers.

Frederic Fernandez, co-creator and co-owner of Myrkl

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This is a product for people who are moderate social drinkers, who want to feel their best the next day.

Frederic Fernandez, co-creator and co-owner of Myrkl

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We don’t want to portray alcohol positively…We don’t want to target youngsters. We don’t want to sample people in nightclubs, someone who’s ruthless.

Frederic Fernandez, co-creator and co-owner of Myrkl

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