The month of January is frequently a time of focusing on making improvements to health, as evidenced by “Dry January” during which one takes a break from alcohol or begins complete alcohol abstinence.
Support Reduced Intake
- Kudzu extract reduced alcohol intake by 34-57% and almost doubled the number of consecutive non-drinking days.
- L-theanine promotes the release of GABA leading to feelings of relaxation. It also promotes increased dopamine, the feel good neurotransmitter, and serotonin, a mood stabilizer.
Alcohol Detoxification
- Resveratrol and Grape Seed Extract help to protect the liver from oxidative stress and promote heathy function of the liver by aiding in neutralizing harmful molecules. Resveratrol also reduced ALT and liver damage.
- Clovinol ® Clove extract promotes the body’s natural healthy detoxification process and lowers oxidative stress.
- Silymarin from milk thistle has been shown to reduce liver injury caused by alcohol and acetaminophen.
- Glutathione is the body’s primary antioxidant and one of the 6 pathways of detoxification in the liver.
- NAC forms glutathione as long as the body is genetically able to convert it.
- Artichoke extract significantly reduced liver enzymes ALT and AST.
- L-Theanine can be taken to reduce free radicals and break down acetaldehyde, an alcohol by product. It also discourages breakdown of glutathione.
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