Alcohol Can Inhibit the Breakdown of Nutrients and Damage the Gastrointestinal

question 12

Essay

Alcohol can inhibit the breakdown of nutrients and damage the gastrointestinal track, thus reducing the absorption of nutrients such as folate. How would you classify a folate deficiency that is due to alcoholism?

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a concern over future events.

Antianxiety Medication

Drugs prescribed to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and manage conditions associated with anxiety disorders.

Xanax

A medication known generically as alprazolam, used primarily for the treatment of anxiety disorders and panic attacks by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.

Biomedical Therapist

A health professional who uses physical interventions and medications to treat psychological disorders, often with a focus on biological factors.