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Sometimes you need to deal with cravings first so you can successfully do the keto diet. Find out how to get rid of cravings for alcohol or sugar.
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0085253815460260
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2015.00144/full
0:00 Introduction: Get rid of sugar and alcohol cravings
0:30 How to stop cravings for alcohol and sugar
0:45 How this remedy worksÂ
2:22 Benefits of L-glutamineÂ
3:11 Glutamine deficiencyÂ
4:35 Foods high in glutamine
5:20 Other things to help stop cravings
5:38 Learn more about Healthy Keto® and intermittent fasting!
Today I’m going to cover the best remedy to help get rid of sugar cravings and cravings for alcohol: L-glutamine.
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body. Glutamine turns into glutamate, which is the most abundant neurotransmitter in the brain.
L-glutamine increases gluconeogenesis, which is the production of new sugar. This means that this amino acid can quickly turn to sugar and feed your brain cells, but it won’t spike your insulin.
Both sugar and alcohol can provide a sense of relief to some people. L-glutamine may help provide fuel to the brain and reduce stress, anxiety, and pressure—this may help reduce the need for alcohol and sugar. L-glutamine has many other potential health benefits, as well.
Alcohol consumption can block glutamine and all of the beneficial effects that come with it.
Other things can also create a glutamine deficiency, such as:
• Chronic stress
• OvertrainingÂ
• Trauma
• Chronic infectionÂ
• A lack of glutamine in the diet
Foods rich in glutamine:Â
• BeefÂ
• ChickenÂ
• FishÂ
• EggsÂ
• DairyÂ
• CabbageÂ
• Dark leafy green vegetables
You can also take L-glutamine as a supplement.
Other things that may help get rid of cravings for alcohol and sugar:Â
• Regular exercise without overtrainingÂ
• Getting enough sleepÂ
• Reducing stress
• Consuming less alcoholÂ
• Get on the keto diet and do intermittent fasting
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals®. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions
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