Supplementary Thiamine is Still Important in Alcohol Dependence

Rees, Ellen; Gowing, Linda

doi:10.1093/alcalc/ags120

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“…Despite the introduction of mandatory and voluntary fortification with thiamine in staple grain foods such as bread in both developing and developed countries, the studies reported on in this review did not review participant dietary patterns to identify food based thiamine intake prior to supplementation. Oral thiamine supplementation may still remain important for those with alcohol dependence following inpatient alcohol withdrawal, from a nutrient adequacy and utilisation perspective.…”

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Systematic review of nutritional interventions for people admitted to hospital for alcohol withdrawal

McLean

Tapsell

Grafenauer

et al. 2019

Nutrition & Dietetics

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Aim: The aim of this review is to describe the nature of nutritional interventions for people admitted to hospital for alcohol withdrawal reported in the scientific literature and the health outcomes achieved. Methods: The review protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42 017081884). The following databases were systematically searched following the PRISMA protocol: CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO, Scopus and Web of Science. Eligible studies were those published in English, in a hospital inpatient setting with the primary reason for admission being alcohol withdrawal. Studies of patient populations with the diagnosis of pancreatitis or liver cirrhosis were excluded. Studies were screened for eligibility, and data were extracted and descriptively analysed. Identified articles were assessed using the Quality Criteria Checklist for Primary Research produced by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Results: Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Given the heterogeneity of studies, only a descriptive analysis of interventions could be achieved. Nutrition interventions included supplementation with thiamine, multivitamins, amino acids, antioxidant compounds, probiotics, magnesium or were educational interventions.Outcome measures included memory function, biochemical and anthropometrical indices, withdrawal symptoms, bowel flora levels and nutrition knowledge. However, the overall body of evidence was limited, particularly as there was a wide variation in participant age, study designs and duration of interventions.Conclusions: A wide range of nutrition interventions were identified, mostly involving nutrient supplements ameliorating inadequacies. Future research might also consider total dietary interventions as well as studies on the perspectives of people undergoing alcohol withdrawal. K E Y W O R D Salcohol related disorders, alcoholism, malnutrition, nutrition therapy, outcome assessment (health care), thiamine

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Systematic review of nutritional interventions for people admitted to hospital for alcohol withdrawal

McLean

Tapsell

Grafenauer

et al. 2019

Nutrition & Dietetics

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“…It is also possible that some other protective factor might have mediated the effects of alcohol on cognitive functioning. For example, Australia has a program of mandatory thiamine fortification of bread and wheat flour which is thought to protect against thiamine deficiency, a known problem in alcohol dependence and risk factor for Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome [60,61]. This may be an important protective factor that should be considered in future research in this area, along with assessment of other elements of nutritional intake.…”

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Change in Neurocognition in People with Co-occurring Alcohol Misuse and Depression: 12-Month Follow-up

Hunt¹

2014

J Addict Res Ther

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“…103,104 In addition, during alcohol withdrawal, it is recommended that thiamin be administered either orally or parenterally to offset the greater thiamin requirement. 104…”

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Medications and Micronutrients: Identifying Clinically Relevant Interactions and Addressing Nutritional Needs

Prescott¹,

Drake

Stevens

2018

Journal of Pharmacy Technology

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Prescription drug use is on the rise, and the use of dietary supplementation remains common. In the United States, more than half of all adults take a dietary supplement in any given month. As a result, drug-nutrient interactions are becoming an important consideration when pharmacists counsel patients about their drug regimens. We reviewed the literature to identify common and/or clinically relevant drug-nutrient interactions that pharmacists may encounter in practice. Data Sources: A MEDLINE search for English-language publications from 1970 through March 2017 was performed using search terms (and variations) related to drugs, medications, micronutrients, and interactions. Study Selection and Data Extraction: Relevant studies, case reports, and reviews describing drug-nutrient interactions were selected for inclusion. Data Synthesis: Some drug-nutrient interactions may result in micronutrient insufficiencies or even frank deficiencies, thereby necessitating augmentation with multivitamin/minerals or individual vitamin/mineral dietary supplements. This most often occurs with long-term therapy for chronic conditions, such as treatment with protonpump inhibitors and histamine-2 receptor antagonists. In addition, some chronic diseases themselves, such as diabetes, may predispose patients to micronutrient insufficiencies, and dietary supplementation may be advisable. Conclusions: Drug-nutrient interactions can often be resolved through specific dosing strategies to ensure that the full effect of the medication or the dietary supplement is not compromised by the other. In rare cases, the dietary supplement may need to be discontinued or monitored during treatment. Pharmacists are in a key position to identify and discuss these drugnutrient interactions with patients and the health care team.

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Supplementary Thiamine is Still Important in Alcohol Dependence

Cited by 27 publications

References 21 publications

Systematic review of nutritional interventions for people admitted to hospital for alcohol withdrawal

Systematic review of nutritional interventions for people admitted to hospital for alcohol withdrawal

Change in Neurocognition in People with Co-occurring Alcohol Misuse and Depression: 12-Month Follow-up

Medications and Micronutrients: Identifying Clinically Relevant Interactions and Addressing Nutritional Needs

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