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January 2025
Harm Reduction & Recovery Stack
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Curcumin is a natural anti-oxidant that scavenges free-radicals and reduced oxidative stress. It's known to protect the liver against toxic insults from substance use including alcohol. It can also reduce inflammation from toxins and alcohol, as well as enhancing detoxification pathways. Curcumin can also minimize the impacts of alcohol on fat metabolism and fibrosis, thereby protecting the liver from substance damage, as well as stimulating liver repair and regeneration. Curcumin is poorly absorbed on its own and is usually paired with black pepper to increase absorption. Theracurmin and Curalieve are even more enhanced forms of bio-available curcumin utilizing advanced nanoparticle technology.
Glutathione is the body's premiere anti-oxidant and detoxification molecule. It protects the liver from substance use damage as well as enhancing phase 2 liver detoxification processes. Glutathione conjugates with acetaldehyde (the toxic metabolite of alcohol) to neutralize its toxicity and facilitate its removal from the body. Glutathione can also help reduce alcohol and other substance toxicity and damage to the brain. Additionally, it can support immune function that may be suppressed as a result of alcohol and substance use. The liposomal form of glutathione is most superior as it survives the gut and is most assimilated into the body's cells. Ideally this is taken on an empty stomach.
B vitamins are key nutrients necessary for multiple steps of detoxification, mitochondrial function, and tissue repair. Alcohol and other substances my deplete the body of key B vitamins (such as B1 and B12) and must be restored. B vitamins can also help regulate mood and brain chemistry. Some individuals with MTHFR, COMT and other genetic variants may require certain forms of B-vitamins for optimal absorption or function. If you have taken B vitamins before with negative outcomes, please follow up with genetic testing.
L-glutamine has multiple uses in recovery and harm reduction. It is a precursor to glutamate, which can help minimize cravings and abuse as well as regulate neurotransmitters. It is a key nutrient for the cells of the gut lining, so it helps repair leaky gut and damage to the gut lining from alcohol and other toxic substances that may be corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract. Glutamine also reduces inflammation, is energizing against fatigue, boosts immunity, and supports muscle and tissue repair.