Addiction Recovery

Nutritional Support

Effects of Addiction on Nutrition

Alcoholics often suffer from vitamin B-complex

deficiencies as well as shortage of vitamins C and

K.

Drug addicts who are hooked on opiates may

show deficiencies in vitamins D, B and iron.

Cocaine users have low levels of omega-3

fatty acids.

Victims of substance abuse experience

problems in digestion and absorption.

Nutritional Support for Recovering

Addicts

Eat three meals and three snacks daily.

Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and

protein-rich foods like beans.

Limit your intake of sugary foods.

Limit your intake of red meat.

Obtain protein from poultry, fish, and beans.

Avoid caffeine-containing beverages such as

coffee, tea, soda, or energy drinks

Carbohydrate-fat-and protein content of your

diet must ideally be at a proportion.

45%

30%

25

Carbohydrate

Fat

Protein

Choose healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty

acids, olive oil, and flaxseed oil.

Avoid eating processed foods, artificial

ingredients, added sugar and fat.

Quit smoking.

Exercise regularly.

Take nutritional supplements to support your

diet and health.

Diet Supplements for Recovery from

Addiction

DL-phenylalanine helps restore normal

levels of enkephalins and endorphins.

Gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA), which

promotes relaxation and calmness.

L-Tryptophan or 5HTP helps improve

mood, reduces depression, cravings and

insomnia.

L-tyrosine helps improve mental focus,

increase energy and reduce craving and

depression.

L-Glutamine reduces stress and cravings,

especially for sweets and alcohol.

For more information about this article,

please visit:

http://rnblog.rockwellnutrition.com/