Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

How to Stop Addictions (Nicotine, Alcohol, & Drugs)

Apr 17, 2024

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Learn about the crucial role of NAD in overcoming addictions like nicotine, alcohol, and drugs. Discover how niacin supplementation can boost NAD levels, reduce withdrawal symptoms, and support addiction recovery. Explore lifestyle changes like intermittent fasting and a healthy ketogenic diet to enhance overall well-being and combat addiction.

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Niacin (Vitamin B3) helps combat addiction by increasing NAD levels in the body, aiding in recovery.

Lifestyle changes like intermittent fasting and ketogenic dieting can support addiction recovery and overall well-being.

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Niacin's Crucial Role in Mitochondria and NAD Production

Niacin, known as vitamin B3, plays a vital role in combating addictions like nicotine and alcohol by supporting the production of NAD in mitochondria, the energy powerhouse of cells. NAD deficiency is linked to various issues such as addiction, anxiety, and eating disorders. Increasing niacin intake is essential as addiction substances hinder NAD production, affecting energy levels and neurotransmitter function. Symptoms of NAD deficiency include fatigue, muscle soreness, weight gain, and decreased stamina, emphasizing the importance of niacin for addiction recovery.

Unveiling the Role of NAD and Niacin in Overcoming Addictions

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Overcoming Addictions with Niacin and NAD Therapy

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Addiction to substances like nicotine, alcohol, and drugs can be incredibly difficult to overcome. These addictions harm our mental and physical health and deplete essential nutrients in the body, particularly NAD.

NAD is a crucial coenzyme involved in over 500 different chemical reactions in the body. It plays a vital role in energy production, DNA repair, and maintaining proper cellular functioning. However, addiction to substances like nicotine, alcohol, and drugs can significantly deplete NAD levels in the body.

Symptoms of NAD deficiency include fatigue, muscle soreness, weight gain, difficulty sleeping and concentrating, brain fog, and decreased stamina. These symptoms can make it even harder for someone to overcome an addiction.

To combat NAD deficiency, consider taking vitamin B3, also known as niacin. Niacin helps increase NAD levels in the body, improving energy, helping to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, and aiding in addiction recovery.

Some people may experience a flushing response on their skin when taking niacin, which can be uncomfortable. In this case, no-flush niacin can be used instead.

In addition to supplementing with niacin, there are other ways to increase NAD levels in the body, such as intermittent fasting, following a healthy ketogenic diet, and regular exercise.

These lifestyle changes can support addiction recovery and overall well-being. In some cases, clinics offer IV therapy for NAD to help with addiction recovery. However, this can be expensive and not accessible to everyone.

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https://www.jci.org/articles/view/27160