Nutrient Depletion in Addiction

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Micronutrient depletion is one of the most overlooked drivers of relapse. In this video, Dr. Arwen Podesta explains how chronic substance use drains essential nutrients like B6, magnesium, and zinc—leaving the brain unable to regulate mood, sleep, or cravings. Learn why these symptoms often look like post-acute withdrawal, how biochemical depletion undermines recovery, and how identifying and correcting these imbalances can stabilize patients from the inside out.

00:00 – The Overlooked Driver of Relapse: Micronutrient Depletion
01:52 – Why Patients Are “Running on Empty” in Recovery
02:35 – How Nutrient Deficits Disrupt Mood, Sleep & Cravings
04:18 – When Symptoms Are Biochemical Red Flags
05:06 – Using Labs to Reveal Hidden Imbalances
05:55 – Fortifying Recovery from the Inside Out