Crave Away

AM Formula (for daytime energy, mood stabilization, and craving reduction)

1. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Tetrahydrofurfuryl Disulfide) - 300 mg

• Benefits: Thiamine is crucial for brain energy metabolism, especially in people with chronic alcohol use, which often leads to a deficiency. This form (TTFD) has high bioavailability and crosses the blood-brain barrier, helping improve cognitive function, energy production, and neurological health.

• Symbiotic Role: Thiamine works synergistically with other B vitamins (B12 and Methylfolate) to support neurotransmitter function and energy production, both of which are impaired in individuals with alcohol-related deficiencies.

2. Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) - 500 mcg

• Benefits: Methylcobalamin supports the nervous system, red blood cell production, and energy levels. It helps reduce brain fog, fatigue, and low mood, which are common in people reducing alcohol consumption.

• Symbiotic Role: Works closely with Methylfolate to ensure proper methylation, a process critical for detoxification, neurotransmitter synthesis, and DNA repair.

3. Methylfolate - 250 mcg

• Benefits: Methylfolate, the active form of folate, is essential for neurotransmitter synthesis, reducing homocysteine levels, and improving mood and cognitive function.

• Symbiotic Role: Along with B12 and Thiamine, Methylfolate supports the methylation cycle, optimizing the production of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which can help regulate mood and reduce alcohol cravings.

4. Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria lobata) - 500 mg (4:1)

• Benefits: Kudzu root has been studied for its ability to reduce alcohol consumption by interacting with alcohol metabolism and potentially modifying craving-related pathways.

• Symbiotic Role: Kudzu complements L-Tyrosine and 5-HTP by modulating both alcohol metabolism and the brain’s reward system. Its regular inclusion in both AM and PM formulas enhances craving reduction over a 24-hour period.

5. L-Tyrosine - 300 mg

• Benefits: L-Tyrosine is a precursor to dopamine and norepinephrine, neurotransmitters that help regulate mood, focus, and motivation. Alcohol consumption can deplete dopamine levels, so L-Tyrosine helps restore these, reducing cravings and improving mood.

• Symbiotic Role: L-Tyrosine works synergistically with 5-HTP (which supports serotonin production) to balance both dopamine and serotonin pathways, which are typically imbalanced during alcohol withdrawal or reduction.

6. 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) - 50 mg

• Benefits: 5-HTP is a precursor to serotonin, the neurotransmitter that regulates mood and stress levels. Alcohol disrupts serotonin production, leading to anxiety and mood swings. Supplementing 5-HTP can stabilize mood and reduce alcohol cravings.

• Symbiotic Role: In conjunction with L-Tyrosine, 5-HTP ensures that both serotonin and dopamine levels are supported, creating a balance that helps reduce stress and mood fluctuations.