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Alcoholism
Alcoholism is characterized by the chronic and excessive consumption of alcohol on a regular basis. It is estimated that there are over 10 million people in the U.S. who suffer from the disease, and alcoholism is the leading cause of death throughout the world. Alcohol abuse can lead to other health problems including cirrhosis of the liver, gastritis, pancreatitis and myopathy. Alcohol is processed by the liver. Chronic overconsumption inhibits liver function, which in turn inhibits the body's ability to absorb key nutrients. Alcohol abuse not only takes a toll on the individual but also effects others, through traffic accidents, poor job performance and emotional trauma for loved ones.
How alternative medicine may potentially help?
Vitamin and herbal supplements are particularly important for alcoholics. This is because the nutritionally empty calories obtained from alcohol replace calories from nutritious foods. Particularly useful in treating the damage to the liver is Milk Thistle, which may help restore normal liver function.
Herbs
 | Milk thistle contains flavonoids that may lower elevated liver enzyme levels and extend life span. |
| Alfalfa is a good source of much needed minerals. |
| Valerian Root can potentially have a calming effect. |
Vitamins
| Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. |
| Vitamin B-5 may aid body in alcohol detoxification. |
| Vitamin A deficiency is common in alcoholics, but supplementation taxes the liver and must not exceed the RDA of 5,000 IU. |
Minerals
| Calcium can have a sedative effect. |
| Zinc is needed to metabloize alcohol, and deficiency is common in alcoholics. In rats, supplemental zinc and vitamin C enhances detoxification and survival. |