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Symptom·Mood·Reviewed May 30, 2026
Supplements for Alcohol cravings / reduction support.
When alcohol cravings / reduction support is the complaint, these are the supplements most often associated with it in the NutriStack library, ranked by how directly each one targets it and by the strength of the evidence.
Ranked by relevance, top first.
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- 01Vitamin B1Moderate78% match
Thiamine (B1) is often depleted by alcohol use and is critical for nerve and brain function, making repletion important during reduction.
SuggestedThiamine HCl or benfotiamine tablet, 100 mg daily - 02NACLimited70% match
NAC modulates glutamate signaling in reward pathways, and early trials suggest it may help reduce cravings for several substances including alcohol.
SuggestedN-Acetyl Cysteine capsule, 1200 to 1800 mg daily in divided doses - 03Magnesium GlycinateLimited66% match
Magnesium is commonly depleted by alcohol and supports nervous system calm, which may ease the anxiety and irritability of cutting back.
SuggestedMagnesium glycinate capsule providing 200 to 400 mg elemental magnesium daily - 04AshwagandhaLimited60% match
Ashwagandha is an adaptogen that may lower perceived stress and cortisol, which could indirectly support people reducing stress-linked drinking.
SuggestedStandardized root extract (KSM-66 or Sensoril), 300 to 600 mg daily - 05L-GlutamineLimited57% match
L-Glutamine is a brain amino acid that some report helps curb sugar and alcohol cravings, possibly by stabilizing blood sugar and neurotransmitter supply.
SuggestedL-Glutamine powder, 5 g once or twice daily between meals - 06Milk ThistleLimited55% match
Milk thistle (silymarin) has antioxidant properties studied for liver support, which may be relevant given alcohol's burden on the liver.
SuggestedSilymarin-standardized extract, 150 mg two to three times daily
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