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Question:My boyfriend has an alcohol problem. Are there any nutritional remedies that can help him come off the booze?
Answer:The main thing is to reduce his cravings. There' s a Chinese herb called kudzu root that appears to reduce dependency on alcohol - its Chinese nickname translates as ' drunkenness dispeller' . In a seven-week trial, 64 per cent of participants taking the root claimed to be drinking less and having fewer cravings; they also said they had more energy and were more alert. Your boyfriend will also need to keep his sugar levels balanced throughout the day, another excellent way of reducing cravings. That means eating little and often. A nutrient that is particularly useful, both for stabilizing blood sugar and healing the gut, which gets damaged by alcohol, is glutamine, which provides the brain with fuel. Have your boyfriend take 3g three times a day. Since alcohol depletes just about every known nutrient, it' s well worth suggesting he go on a comprehensive daily supplement programme, including a high strength multivitamin, an antioxidant complex, 2g of vitamin C and some essential omega-3 and 6 oils.
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