“Pre-drinking” pill uses probiotics to break down alcohol before alcohol reaches the liver

Swedish probiotic company de Faire Medical (Stockholm) is bringing its pre-drinking dietary supplement, Myrkl, to the U.S. market. The supplement first launched in the UK. It contains trademarked probiotic strain AB001, described as a “mix of proprietary high-performing bacteria enriched with L-cysteine and vitamin B12.” According to the company, a published study1 showed that the…