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How Drugs And Alcohol Affect Vitamin Absorption
Although those people who enjoy an occasional beer or wine will lose the benefit of many of the vitamins in their system, they won't completely hinder their body from working properly. However, those people who are chronic alcoholics and who regularly exceed a reasonable amount of alcohol will in fact see the damaging effects of alcohol. Alcohol interferes with a person's nutritional process. Vitamins are essential in maintaining the functions of the body, as well as a normal metabolism. Chronic drinking impairs the body's ability to absorb vitamins and causes a person to become deficient in many of the critical vitamins that the body requires. This is because chronic alcoholics do not eat much. So, not only are they inhibiting their absorption with alcohol, but they are also simply not ingesting the proper amounts of vitamins. Alcohol also inhibits fat absorption, which means that they do not get the fat-soluble vitamins that they need. Alcoholics are often deficient in vitamins A, D, E, C and K. All of these vitamins are needed for wound healing as well as cell maintenance and this means that alcoholics are more likely to bruise and not heal as quickly. Drugs also have an effect on the body. Marijuana has been shown to cause many unwanted side effects on nutrition. A recent study has shown us that marijuana users are actually at a greater risk for cancer and heart disease. This is because the drug itself influences negative lifestyle changes, such as a poor diet, increased cigarette smoking and increased drinking. In particular, the body suffers the most from a lack of a well-balanced meal, as marijuana users are notorious for getting the "munchies," but what they tend to munch on is not fruits or vegetables. Stimulant use, such as the use of methamphetamine, cocaine and crack, causes a person to have a decreased appetite and significant weight loss. Many of these individuals go for days without eating and often suffer from dehydration as well. This means that they are significantly lacking in the vitamins and minerals that they need. All individuals need to be taking a daily multivitamin supplement, but users of alcohol and drugs in particular need to be certain that they are meeting their nutritional requirements and utilizing a multivitamin supplement on a regular basis as well. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com TC Yeap is CEO of Singaporean company Sainhall Nutrihealth. Founded in 1990, Sainhall Nutrihealth is a leading distributor for health products in SouthEast Asia. Vitamin.sg is an E-Commerce portal created by Sainhall Nutrihealth to offer a whole range of nutritional products and supplements. Visit Vitamin.sg today for exclusive rates! Because staying healthy doesn't have to be expensive! |
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