Alcohol addiction

Milk thistle protects and regenerates the liver; it is a liver cleanser. Take standardized milk thistle extract daily, containing 400-600 mg of silymarin, in divided doses, for many months.

Multivitamin & minerals are a nutritional support; they provide a multitude of vitamins and minerals; enhance immune system. Take multivitamin & minerals daily lifelong, in divided doses, as suggested on the label.

SAMe protects the liver; improves liver function. Take 0.6-1.2 g of SAMe daily, in divided doses, for many months.

GLA is a detoxifier; helps to overcome GLA deficiency; improves liver function. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA.

Glutamine reduces voluntary consumption of alcohol and alcohol craving. Take 0.5-1.5 g of glutamine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

TMG promotes SAMe production in the body; protects the liver. Take 0.5-4.0 g of TMG daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months.

5-HTP has a calming and relaxing effect; promotes serotonin production; alleviates tension; reduces irritability; elevates mood. Take 100-300 mg of 5-HTP daily, in divided doses before meals, for many months.

Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; protects liver, brain and nerve tissue. Take 400-600 mg of alpha lipoic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Beta-carotene is a nutritional support, helps to overcome beta-carotene deficiency. Take 25,000-50,000 IU of beta-carotene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Do not use synthetic beta-carotene if you are a smoker. It may increase the risk of some type of cancers. For alcohol addiction use beta-carotene under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Carnitine helps to overcome carnitine deficiency; reduces liver enzymes and triglycerides; protects the liver. Take 2-3 g of carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks. Use minimum 3-4 months.