The Gush Lab

Science-backed guides for a better night out.

Hangover prevention, functional wellness, and how to actually enjoy your night out — before, during, and the morning after.
Gush Korean pear hangover juice pouch

Science Explainer

Why Some People Get Hit Harder: ALDH2 and the "Asian Flush" Gene

by GUSH GURU / Jul 07, 2026

If you flush when you drink, this is why — and it's a real, common genetic variant that affects how bad hangovers hit, too.

Gush Korean pear hangover juice pouch

Science Explainer

ADH and ALDH: The Two Enzymes That Decide How Bad Tomorrow Feels

by GUSH GURU / Jul 07, 2026

The real hangover villain isn't alcohol — it's what your body turns it into. Meet ADH and ALDH, the two enzymes that decide how rough tomorrow feels.

Gush Korean pear hangover juice pouch

Science Explainer

The Study Behind the Pear: What the Research Actually Found

by GUSH GURU / Jul 07, 2026

Most hangover cures have never been tested on an actual hangover. Korean pear juice has — here's what the real, peer-reviewed 2013 human trial found.

The Hangover Cure You Didn't Know You Needed: Korean Pear Juice!

Science Explainer

The Hangover Cure You Didn't Know You Needed: Korean Pear Juice!

by GUSH GURU / Jul 06, 2026

VICE Spotlights Pear Juice Power: Why Gush Is Turning Heads
Say goodbye to brutal hangovers! VICE dives into the science of nashi pear juice, the key ingredient in Gush, which helps your body process alcohol faster. Sip it *before* your night out to cut symptoms like headaches and brain fog by 16-21%. A game-changer for smarter sipping.