Drugs That Deplete Nutrients
The use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs is extremely prevalent in North America and in most of the Western developed world. It is reported that 46% of American take at least on prescription drug daily. In 2005, the Minnesota Board of aging demonstrated that for individuals over the age of 65, 21% took five or more prescription drugs every day; 25% took three to four prescription drugs per day; 36% took one to two prescription drugs per day, while only 18% did not take any prescription drugs on a daily basis.
It's Important to work with your nutritionist or practitioner to make sure you're getting enough vital nutrients through a safe balance of food and supplements.
The following is a summary of nutrients depleted by commonly used drugs:
Laxatives are associated with depletion of:
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Calcium
Antibiotics are associated with depletion of:
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Biotin
Pantothenic Acid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Potassium
Magnesium
Zinc
Cholesterol-lowering drugs, such as Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Questran, Colestid, and Atromid-S are associated with depletion of:
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Beta-carotene
Folic Acid
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Iron
Colchicine, used to treat gout, is associated with depletion of:
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Folic Acid
Iron
Prednisone and related steroid drugs are associated with depletion of:
Folic Acid
Vitamin D
Zinc
Magnesium
Vitamin C
Calcium
Nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin, are associated with depletion of:
Folic Acid
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Iron
Antacid drugs are associated with:
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Folic Acid
Vitamin B12
Chromium
Iron
Oral contraceptive drugs are associated with:
Beta-carotene
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B6
Folic Acid
Vitamin B12
Biotin
Pantothenic Acid
Vitamin C
Magnesium
Zinc
Sedatives and barbiturates are associated with:
Vitamin GB2
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Folic Acid
Vitamin B12
Pantothenic Acid
Estrogen-replacement therapy is associated with:
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Folic Acid
Vitamin B12
Biotin
Pantothenic Acid
Vitamin C
Magnesium
Anti-depressants are associated with:
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B6
Calcium
Magnesium
Coenzyme Q10
Amphetamine and amphetamine containing drugs”
Vitamin B1
Levodopa, used in Parkinson’s disease:
Vitamin B6
Many Anti-convulsant drugs are associated with:
Folic Acid
Biotin
Vitamin D
Vitamin F
Zinc
Digoxin (digitalis) is associated with:
Vitamin B1
Indomethacin is associated with:
Vitamin B1
Diuretic drugs are associated with:
Vitamin B2
Calcium
Potassium
Magnesium
Zinc
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor drugs:
Zinc
Beta-Blockers
Coenzyme Q10
Statin drugs:
Coenzyme Q10
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