Nutrient Support for Alcohol Withdrawal

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• Alpha Lipoic Acid: This is a critical liver antioxidant/protector and reduces cravings for alcohol. "Alpha lipoic acid converts glucose (blood sugar) into energy. Alpha lipoic acid is also an antioxidant, a substance that neutralizes potentially harmful chemicals called free radicals. What makes alpha lipoic acid unique is that it functions in water and fat, unlike the more common antioxidants vitamins C and E, and it appears to be able to recycle antioxidants such as vitamin C and glutathione after they have been used up. Glutathione is an important antioxidant that helps the body eliminate potentially harmful substances. " - What You Need to Know About Alpa Lipoic Acid
• Gamma-aminobutyric Acid: Calms the nervous system and blunts anxiety from withdrawal. "GABA is an amino acid that is known to play a role in the physiology of anxiety. Some prescription drugs for anxiety work by affecting GABA receptors in the brain. The degree to which orally ingested GABA supplements can reach the brain, however, is unknown." - Natural Remedies for Anxiety
• N-Acetyl Cysteine: An antioxidant amino acid needed for brain, nervous system, and liver healing. "N-Acetyl Cysteine is an amino acid supplement that decongests lungs, boosts immune response, detoxifies many toxins and poisons and boosts Glutathione levels." - N-Acetyl Cysteine
• Milk Thistle: An antioxidant herb that repairs liver cells and reduces liver inflammation. "Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used for 2,000 years as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, particularly liver problems. Several scientific studies suggest that substances in milk thistle (especially a flavonoid called silymarin) protects the liver from toxins, including certain drugs such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), which can cause liver damage in high doses. Silymarin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and it may help the liver repair itself by growing new cells." - Milk Thistle
• Dandelion Root: Assists in flushing the liver and blood stream. "Dandelion is a rich source of vitamins A, B complex, C, and D, as well as minerals such as iron, potassium, and zinc. In traditional medicine, dandelion roots and leaves were used to treat liver problems." - Dandelion Root
• Pantothenic Acid: Pantothenic Acid supports the stress glands, induces calm and supports detoxification of alcohol which is stressful to the body. "Pantothenic acid is also referred to as Vitamin B5 and is a water soluble vitamin. Water soluble vitamins need to be taken in from the foods we eat or supplements we take since they cannot be stored by the body." - Pantothenic Acid