Alcohol & Recovery
Alcohol affects nutrient absorption, sleep quality, hormonal balance and recovery in ways that are clinically well-documented. This section reviews what you can and cannot do with supplementation to mitigate those effects.
Content in development
Topics we'll cover
The articles below are planned for this section. Each will follow the same evidence-reviewed format as the rest of the Supplete library.
Nutrient depletion
How alcohol affects B vitamins
Thiamine, folate and B12 are the nutrients most depleted by regular alcohol consumption.
Sleep
Alcohol and sleep quality
Why alcohol disrupts REM sleep and what the research shows about recovery approaches.
Liver
Liver health and supplementation
Evidence for NAC, milk thistle and other supplements in the context of alcohol metabolism.
Electrolytes
Hydration and electrolyte balance
The mechanism behind alcohol-induced dehydration and what actually helps recovery.