The more alcohol you drink, the more key vitamins & minerals (like magnesium & zinc) you need to be getting in your diet. #magnesium #zinc #alcohol

The more alcohol that you drink, the more key vitamins and minerals like magnesium and zinc you need to be getting in your diet. Especially when magnesium supports your sleep, your stress, your energy levels. More than 300 different reactions in your body rely on magnesium and your hormones like testosterone and estrogen, your immune system, your hair, skin and your nail health or rely on zinc. And the reason for this is alcohol actually blocks the absorption of magnesium and zinc in your small intestine, which is where the majority of nutrients are absorbed. And any time you drink with a meal, your body actually prioritizes getting rid of the alcohol first before it absorbs the vitamins and minerals from the food you're eating. Now I'm not saying for you to give up alcohol altogether. Trust me, I am no stranger to a drink myself, but what I am saying is if you're struggling with any areas like your sleep, your stress, your energy levels or areas related to zinc, your hormones, your immune system, your hair, skin, nail health. Be mindful that your magnesium and zinc needs are going to be higher because you are drinking more compared to someone who doesn't drink at all.