How it works
How Cheal Patch Works
Cheal Patch is a vitamin patch made for nights out. You put it on before your first drink, wear it overnight and peel it off in the morning.
Below: what happens in your body when you drink, what's inside each patch, and how to get the most out of it.
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Apply 30 minutes before your first drink
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Wear 8–12 hours, overnight
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Remove In the morning
- Made in the USA
- Latex-free
- No added caffeine or sugar
01 · Alcohol and your body
What happens in your body when you drink
Most of the alcohol you drink is broken down by your liver, at a fairly steady pace that you can't really speed up. It happens in two main steps.
Inside your liver
Alcohol (ethanol)
C₂H₅OH
The alcohol in your drink. Your liver breaks most of it down.
Acetaldehyde
CH₃CHO
A short-lived byproduct that your body works to clear quickly.
Toxic byproductAcetate
CH₃COO⁻
Much less harmful. It's broken down further into water and carbon dioxide.
ADH: alcohol dehydrogenase. ALDH: aldehyde dehydrogenase. Both are enzymes your body makes.
Other things going on at the same time
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Fluid loss
Alcohol lowers a hormone that helps your body hold on to water, so you pee more and can wake up dehydrated.
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Broken sleep
Alcohol can help you fall asleep faster, but sleep later in the night is lighter and more broken.
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Stomach irritation
Alcohol irritates the lining of your stomach and increases acid production.
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Inflammation
Drinking increases inflammation in the body, which is thought to play a part in how you feel the next day.
Hangovers aren't fully understood, and they vary a lot from person to person. Eating, drinking water and pacing yourself make the biggest difference. Cheal Patch is designed to support your body alongside those habits, not replace them.
Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), Hangovers fact sheet. More on our blog: how your body processes alcohol.
02 · Ingredients
What's inside Cheal Patch
Each patch contains seven ingredients in three groups: B vitamins, antioxidants and plant extracts. Here's what each one is and why it's included.
- B vitamins
- Antioxidants
- Plant extracts
B vitamins
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Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
5 mgHelps your body turn food into energy. Alcohol can reduce how well your body absorbs it.
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Vitamin B complex
2.3 mgA blend of B vitamins that play a part in energy metabolism and normal nervous system function.
Antioxidants
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Glutathione
5 mgAn antioxidant your body makes on its own. Your liver holds some of the highest levels in the body.
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NAC (N-acetyl cysteine)
1,000 mcgA form of the amino acid cysteine, which your body uses to make glutathione.
Plant extracts
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DHM (dihydromyricetin)
3 mgA flavonoid from the Japanese raisin tree (Hovenia dulcis), long used in traditional East Asian remedies for drinking. A UCLA study in rats found it shortened alcohol intoxication; research in people is still limited.
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Milk thistle
1,000 mcgA flowering plant traditionally used to support liver health. Its active compounds are known as silymarin.
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Green tea extract
1.3 mgA source of catechins, plant polyphenols with antioxidant properties.
- No added caffeine or sugar
- Latex-free
- Made in the USA
Amounts are per patch. See the product page for full details.
03 · Delivery
Why a patch instead of a pill?
Pills, powders and drink mixes go through your digestive system and are absorbed over a fairly short window. A patch works differently: it stays on your skin and is designed to release its ingredients gradually, for as long as you wear it.
1Swallow
2Stomach
3Gut
1Patch
2Skin
Bloodstream
Apply patch
Remove patch8 AM
Pills & drink mixesAbsorbed over a short window
Cheal PatchGradual release over 8–12 hours
Simplified illustration, not measured data.
Pills & drink mixes
Through your digestive system
- 1Swallow
- 2Stomach
- 3Gut
- Bloodstream
Swallowed, broken down in your stomach and absorbed through your gut over a short window.
Cheal Patch
Through your skin
- 1Patch
- 2Skin
- Bloodstream
Worn on your skin and designed to release its ingredients gradually over 8–12 hours, while you're out and while you sleep.
- No pills or water needed
- No added caffeine or sugar
- Clear and discreet
- Individually wrapped
04 · Directions
How to use Cheal Patch
One patch covers your whole night, from before your first drink until the next morning.
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Evening
Apply
About 30 minutes before your first drink, peel off the backing and press the patch onto clean, dry skin. Hold it for a few seconds so it sticks well.
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Overnight
Wear it
Leave it on through the evening and while you sleep, for 8–12 hours in total.
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Morning
Remove
Peel it off in the morning. A little warm water helps loosen the adhesive.
Tips for best results
- Choose a clean, dry spot with little hair. Your shoulder, upper arm or inner forearm work well.
- Skip lotion or oil on that spot beforehand so the patch sticks properly.
- Use one patch at a time, and pick a different spot each time.
- Avoid broken or irritated skin, and remove the patch if your skin reacts.
Cheal Patch won't stop you from getting drunk or help you sober up faster. Eat before you go out, alternate drinks with water, know your limits, and never drink and drive.
Do hangover patches work?
Cheal Patch is a vitamin supplement, not a cure. It's designed to deliver B vitamins, antioxidants and plant extracts gradually while you're out and while you sleep. Many customers tell us they feel better the next morning (you can read their reviews), but everyone responds differently. Eating, drinking water and pacing yourself still matter most.
When should I put the patch on?
About 30 minutes before your first drink. If you forget, put it on as soon as you can.
Where should I apply it?
Anywhere with clean, dry skin and little hair. The shoulder, upper arm and inner forearm work well. Avoid broken or irritated skin, and pick a different spot each time.
How long should I wear it?
8 to 12 hours. Most people wear it overnight and take it off in the morning. A little warm water helps loosen the adhesive.
Will Cheal Patch stop me from getting drunk?
No. It doesn't change how alcohol affects you or how quickly your body clears it. Please drink responsibly and never drink and drive.
Does it contain caffeine or sugar?
No. There's no added caffeine or sugar, and the patch itself is latex-free. You can see the full ingredient list above.
Is Cheal Patch right for everyone?
It's intended for adults of legal drinking age. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, check with your doctor before using it. Stop using it if your skin becomes irritated.
How is a patch different from a pill or drink mix?
Pills and drinks are absorbed through your digestive system over a short window. A patch stays on your skin and is designed to release its ingredients gradually for as long as you wear it. Each patch is individually wrapped, so there's nothing to swallow or mix. Do vitamin patches work? covers what the research says.
What is DHM, and is there research on it?
DHM (dihydromyricetin) is a flavonoid from the Japanese raisin tree. The best-known study, from UCLA, was done in rats: animals given DHM with alcohol showed signs of intoxication for a shorter time. Research in people is still limited, so DHM is one of seven ingredients in Cheal rather than a hangover fix on its own. Each patch contains 3 mg.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
