When alcohol consumption eventually stops, blood sugar tends to crash, severely agravating symptoms and distress. This problem leads to binge drinking behaviors. The solution to this problem is improved glycemic control. It can also be addressed with supplements. The amino acid glutamine , for example, provides an alternative source of fuel for the brain.
Supplemental glutamine can make the brain less sensitive to low blood sugar.
Typical doses are 1-3 g. Chromium is slow to absorb and accumulate, so extended use is required. Chromium chloride, chromium nicotinate and chromium picolinate are commonly available as supplements. When alcohol is metabolized, it has a powerful effect on cellular energy production pathways. This process is too complex to discuss in detail here, but an etensive review article can be found in Smart Drug News Volume 5, No. 2.