Proven Ways to Repair and Reverse any Damage from Long Term Use of Alcohol

There are many damaging effects of excessive alcohol consumption to the body. These include damage to the brain, liver, pancreas and central nervous system. This damage also causes many physical problems, impaired judgments, high blood pressure and a decreased ability to learn and general memory. Here are some ways to reverse damage from alcohol and regain your health.

New Life Without Alcohol
Make new friendships with people who do not drink. You also need to engage in hobbies, become involved in sports and promote a healthy lifestyle for yourself.

Healthy Diet
A Healthy Diet can decrease cravings and gives sufficient energy for recovery. It should consist of grains, fruits, green vegetables, fish, protein, and dairy foods like yogurt, cheese and milk. You need to learn to avoid foods high in saturated fat, fried foods, canned foods and sweet sugary desserts. Drink plenty of filtered water instead of sodas.

Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism states that thiamine deficiency contributes to brain damage in alcoholics. Thiamine is vital for digestion, metabolism and proper functioning of neurotransmitters. A deficiency of thiamine may manifest as dizziness, weakness, decreased cognitive function, depression, insomnia and digestive problems.

Foods high in Vitamin B1 are meat, spinach, tomatoes, tuna, black beans, lima beans, green peas and romaine lettuce.

Other B Vitamins
A deficiency of Vitamins in this area may result in tremors, dementia and neurological damage. Foods that replenish B6 are bananas, and peanuts, milk, cheese, spinach, carrots grains, and legumes. Foods with B12 are hard chicken breast and raisins.

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) It assist the body in alcohol detoxification.

Theanine- 'theanine is able to reverse damage caused by alcohol is that it restores the liver’s all-purpose antioxidant and detoxifier known as glutathione According to the Life Extension magazine. '

Amino Acids

Amino Acids is necessary for proper brain function and liver function. It also aids with the ability to cope with withdrawal and cravings of alcohol. People who consume excessive amounts of alcohol are deficient in certain amino acids. These amino acids include tyrosine, tryptophan, acetyl-l-carnitine, taurine and adenosylmethionine (SAMe).

L-Glutamine is an amino acid that helps to stop cravings and balance blood sugar.

Vitamin A
Excessive alcohol consumption can cause a deficiency of A, which leads to night blindness, impaired vision and a weakened immune system. Vitamin A gives proper vision, growth of bones and cell function. High Amounts of Vitamin A can be found in dairy products, chicken, mackerel and herring.

Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids

Alcohol depletes your body of Vitamin C. Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids is a powerful antioxidant. It protects the body from infection to which alcoholics are susceptible to. A deficiency of Vitamin C can cause weakness, anemia, irritability and muscle fatigue.

Milk Thistle Extract
This is a popular herb, which repairs the damage done to the liver from alcohol. It can be found at your local health food store.

Alpha-lipoic acid - this is a very important supplement and antioxidant, which aid in protecting the liver and pancreas from alcohol damage.

Acidophilus- Needed for proper digestion and also helps to correct any damage to the liver.

Multienzyme Complex- also helps in digestion.

Life Extension Magazine

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