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Alcoholism
Alcoholics are almost always nutrient deficient. This may be a result of the poor diet associated with alcoholic lifestyle. In addition, they may be predisposed to alcoholism by pre-existing conditions and nutritional deficiencies. To do a truly comprehensive assessment of the alcoholic state, other physical and nutritional factors in addition to the traditional social and psychological evaluation must be considered. Those often overlooked factors include chronic intestinal yeast infections or overgrowth, food allergy, cortisol or adrenal gland insufficiency, hypothyroidism, functional hypoglycemia and nutritional status. Unfortunately, the usual case is that alcoholics are given excellent emotional support but their physical status goes wanting. Please read on for more information on this essential component of alcoholism.
Melvin R. Werbach, M.D. in his book Nutritional Influences on Illness: A Sourcebook of Clinical Research
Laboratory Tests
Alcoholism is often associated with a problem in the metabolism of amino acids. Amino acids are the basic building blocks of protein. It would be valuable to have an amino acid test run. Talk to your alternative medicine physician about an amino acid test. RxAlternativeMedicine offers an Online Comprehensive Health Assessment that can assist you in learning what supplements you need to boost your recovery.
Vitamins and Supplements
Nutrients which studies have shown to be helpful in addressing alcoholism include:
- GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is effective in reducing both alcohol cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
- Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Folic Acid, C, and E.
- Minerals, especially Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium, and Selenium.
- Amino Acids from protein.
- Essential Fatty Acids. Omega 3 Fatty Acids found in fish oil as well as Omega 6 Fatty Acids found in Evening Primrose oil are also good.
- Food Supplement. "Juice Plus" is an excellent fruits and vegetables in a capsule supplement.
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Listed below are supplements we recommend for our patients with alcoholism. They are available factory direct from the Metagenics Company. Metagenics sells pharmaceutical-grade nutrition products not available in stores. Products we commonly recommend for this condition include: :
GLA Forte
Glycogenics
Multigenics (Order without iron for men)
MultiMin Chelate
Ultra Balance Protein
EPA/DHA Omega 3 fish oil
Diet
It is imperative that alcoholics adhere to a strict health food diet. All foods containing caffeine, high sugar, "Nutrasweet", highly processed, packaged foods, junk foods, fast foods, deep fried foods, soda and partially hydrogenated oils are to be strictly avoided. In other words, a good healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, fish and some red meat are required.
Given the complexity of recovering from alcoholism, I strongly urge people to get under the guidance of a qualified physician/nutritionist who understands the subjects we have discussed here.
Resources
Seven Weeks to Sobriety: The Proven Program to Fight Alcoholism through Nutrition
Comprehensive Health Assessment is an online self-assessment of the potential for presence of various alcoholism-related health issues discussed herein. Visit online Comprehensive Health Assessment for details.
- Amino acid analysis
- Adrenal Axis-stress
- Five hour glucose tolerance
- Food allergy panel
- Candida Albicans IgG, IgA, IgM
- Vitamin analysis from Spectracell Lab
Alcoholism Related articles on RXAlternativeMedicine.com
These articles are very important. You will find many contributing causes of alcoholism within their pages. Without their review, your efforts will be incomplete.
Adrenal Axis-Stress and Cortisol Imbalance (very important)
Food Allergy
Hypoglycemia Treatment
Yeast and Candidiasis
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