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Abstinence is the best course for those who cannot control their drinking. Although not a cure, various supplements may help heavy drinkers overcome their craving for alcohol, support them during the taxing withdrawal process, and set them on the road to recovery. Recommended Vitamins:

Vitamin C can help to strengthen the body during this difficult period, clearing alcohol from the tissues and reducing mild withdrawal symptoms (500 Ð 1,000 mg daily)

Vitamin E aids Vitamin C with efficacy

Vitamin B complex appears to reduce craving (25 Ð 50 mg daily)

Vitamin B-1 (thiamin): 50 Ð 500 mg daily Recommended Minerals:

Amino acid glutamine appears to reduce craving

Kudza vine appears to reduce craving

Chromium prevents fatigue

Evening primrose oil works to prevent withdrawal symptoms such as seizures and depression Recommended Supplements:

Calcium: 500 Ð 1,000 mg daily (older women: 1,500 Ð 2,000 mg)

Glutathione: 50 mg one to three times daily

MSM: 1,000 mg one to three times daily Recommended Nutrients and Herbs:

Milk thistle strengthens the liver

Kava is a natural sedative and can aid sleep

Amino acids are natural sedatives and can aid sleep

Cannabis

Cayenne

Chamomile

Feverfew

Fringe Tree

Ginger Root extract

Goldenseal

Kudzu capsules

Mother of Thyme

Nerve Root

Passion Fruit

Quassia

Red Currant

Tumeric

Yellow Jessamine

The information obtained for this website was partially gathered from the book, Vitamins & Minerals, written by Sara Rose and published by Hamlyn in 2003. Other sources for this website were gathered from Reader's Digest The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs: The A-Z guide to enhancing your health and treating illness with nutritional supplements. Along with these two resource guides, material has been found in The Doctor's Complete Guide To Vitamins and Minerals, written by Mary Dan Eades, MD. Another resource for this website was The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines, written by Charles W. Fetrow, PharmD and Juan R. Avila, PharmD. Along with these is a book written by Earl Meindell, RPh, PhD, Recipes for Healthy Living Dr. Earl MeindellÕs Natural Remedies For 101 Ailments. Plus, the Alternative Health Dictionary. Viable Herbal Solutions website was a great help as well with this information.

The material you find should not be considered a replacement for professional medical treatment. A medical practitioner should be consulted in all matters related to health. While the advice and information are believed to be accurate and true at the time of gathering them, neither the authors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions.

This document is provided for information only; it is not intended to diagnose symptoms, prescribe treatment, or to substitute for consultation with a physician. While we have made every effort to ensure that this information is accurate and extensive, only your doctor can tell you if a medication, or drug combination, is safe for you.