1. Protein is Brain Food
During detoxification,your brain is one of the first things to heal.Because it’s absorbed the brunt of the damage for your drug and alcohol abuse. which explains the mood swings that many people experience while detoxing.
Drugs and alcohol negatively affect the way your neurotransmitters work. Your brain will activate (or deactivate) neurotransmitter receptor sites, or over (or under) produce certain neurotransmitters to attempt to bring balance to the brain. This is one of the things that contributes to Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome.
When you stop drinking, your brain will rebalance your neurotransmitters.
Therefore this rebalancing is largely responsible for the emotional swings experienced during detoxification and is unfortunately where most people relapse. The unpredictable and sudden depression, fear, and guilt is often too much.
Dietary protein converts into amino acids. Amino acids are converted into neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. This aids in recovery and reduces the emotional side effects of drug and alcohol detox.
Protein is most importantly essential for healing damaged organs, rebuilding lost muscle tissue, and in healing the digestive system. Sobriety and steaks make a great team!
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