The Bionutraceutical Treatment of Alcoholism

What if the pull of alcohol addiction isn't a moral failing, but a biochemical cry for help? Imagine needing 30 beers to feel "normal," your hands shaking by Sunday, and hiding morning drinks just to function at your high-pressure finance job. This was the hidden reality for Chris Scott, a man who seemed to have it all but was secretly trapped in a cycle he couldn't break.   In this profound episode of Peak Human Labs, Dr. Sanjeev Goel uncovers Chris's incredible journey from the brink of self-destruction to a revolutionary recovery. After traditional rehab failed him with labels of a "permanent spiritual disease," Chris rebelled. He discovered a suppressed science that reframes addiction as a nutrient deficiency disorder. He reveals how targeted amino acids like L-Glutamine extinguished his crippling cravings, and how the primal rush of deadlifting 600 pounds replaced the false high of alcohol.   Now 11 years free, Chris shares how his program, Fit Recovery, offers a tangible, physiological path to rewiring the brain in months, not a lifetime of struggle. This is more than a recovery story; it's a paradigm shift that challenges everything we thought we knew about conquering addiction.   Fit Recovery - Quit Drinking and Live Your Best Life - https://fitrecovery.com/   Our Guest: Christ Scott Chris Scott founded Fit Recovery to help people from around the world transcend alcohol and optimize their health. He has been addiction-free since 2014. He is the author of Drinking Sucks! and creator of the online program & support community Fit Recovery 2.0.   An entrepreneur and Professional Member of Alliance For Addiction Solutions, Chris has dedicated nearly a decade to studying alcohol recovery, natural supplementation, and fitness. Key Takeaways Alcohol addiction is often more biochemical than purely psychological. Exercise, nutrient repair, and lifestyle changes can rewire the brain post-addiction. Recovery doesn’t always mean “lifelong disease” , it can mean being fully recovered. Supplements like magnesium, L-glutamine, and amino acids may reduce cravings and restore balance. Fit Recovery combines science, fitness, and coaching for a modern approach to sobriety. You don’t have to hit rock bottom to take action. Any stage of contemplation is the right time.     In This Episode: [00:00] Introduction to Peak Human Labs [01:00] Meet Chris Scott: overcoming alcoholism [03:07] Chris's college years and alcohol struggles [05:40] The downward spiral: post-college challenges [14:36] Hitting rock bottom and seeking help [17:42] Rehabilitation and new perspectives [22:46] Origins of Fit Recovery [22:59] Discovering nutritional strategies [23:31] Experimenting with supplements [27:21] Transition to personal training [28:15] Creating Fit Recovery [29:43] Accidental alcohol consumption [33:28] Helping others with Fit Recovery [35:40] Stages of change and taking action [42:11] Final thoughts and contact information   Resources and Links Peak Human Labs https://www.youtube.com/@peakhumanlabs/videos https://www.peakhuman.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/peakhumanlabs/?hl=en https://open.spotify.com/show/5hx9R37ElxgzCrBccRWoHd?si=8atK0n82QbeL3DWg5-vjvg&nd=1&dlsi=ce0f77aa4f304724   Dr. Sanjeev Goel https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjeevgoelmd/?originalSubdomain=ca   Chris Scott   https://fitrecovery.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chrisscottfitrecovery Drinking Sucks by Chris Scott