Nutrient Deficiencies and Drugs

Prescription drug usage is at an all time high.

They are also responsible for many unwanted side effects.

Have you ever wondered just how these side effects are caused physiologically?

Whatever pathway the drug is used to block or alter also creates nutrient deficiencies in the cell.  So while you may stop pain in an area, the body is simultaneously being blocked of nutrients that can help repair the dysfunction.  This is why drugs do not work...especially long-term.  Robbing Peter to Pay Paul is the standard by which most drugs operate.  Treating symptoms does not "fix" the underlying problem it just makes the symptoms more tolerable...for a while.

If you or someone you know is on prescription medication, share with them this chart.  Even if they are unable or unwilling to find solutions to decrease their dependency on medications, they can supplement with foods or quality supplements that can augment potential deficiencies.  Once the body becomes properly nourished many are surprised that previous symptoms decline and they don't need the medications anyway!

DRUG	INDICATION FOR USAGE	NUTRIENTS DEPLETED
Opiate hydrocodone/acetaminophen	Narcotic for pain relief	Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium
Statin Drugs Lipitor, Crestor, Lescol, Pravachol, Zocor, Mevacor	Lowering Cholesterol	Coenzyme Q10
ACE Inhibitor Lisinopril. Altace, Accupril, Capoten, Prinivil, Zestril, Vasotec	High Blood Pressure	Zinc
Thiazide Diuretic Hydrochlorothiazide	High Blood Pressure	Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Coenzyme Q10
Beta Blocking Drugs Atenolol, Corgard, Lopressor, Tenormin, Toprol XL, Metoprolol	High Blood Pressure	Coenzyme Q10, Chromium, Melatonin
Loop Diuretic Furosemide,, Lasix, Ethacrynic acid, Edecrin, Bumex,	High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure	B1, B6, Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc
Proton Pump inhibitor Omeprazole, Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, Protonix, Aciphex	GERD, severe gastric ulceration	Beta-carotene, B1, B12, Folic Acid, Calcium, Zinc
Biguanide Metformin, Glucophage	Diabetes, Pre-diabetes	Folic Acid, B12
Bisphosphonate Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva, Didronel, Skelid	Osteoporosis	Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus
Corticosteriod Flonase, Beclovent, Beconase, QVar, Vancenase, Vanceril	Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis	Beta-Carotene, B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, Melatonin
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Levaquin, Avelox, Cipro, Floxin, Noroxin, Penetrex, Trovan	Bacterial Infection	Biotin, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Zinc, Healthy intestinal bacteria
Conjugated Estrogen Premarin Hormone replacement therapy, birth control pills	Hormone Replacement Therapy	B6, Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Folic Acid, B12
Beta-2 Adrenergic Receptor Agonist albuterol aerosol Brethine, Proventil, Tornalate, Ventolin, Xopenex	Asthma, COPD	Potassium, and possibly Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus
Corticosteroid Prednisone, Deltasone, Celestone, Cortisone, Cortef, Cortone, Dexamethasone, Decadron, Hydrocortone, Medrol, Methylprednisolone	Severe Inflammation, Autoimmune Disease, Immune System Suppression	Beta-Carotene, B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc
Calcium Channel Blocking Drugs • amlodipine (Norvasc) • felodipine (Plendil) • nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat) • nimodipine (Nimotop) • nisoldipine (Sular)	High Blood Pressure	Vitamin D
Sulfonylurea glyburide, glipizide, glimepiride, Amaryl, Diabeta, Glucotrol, Glynase, Micronase	Diabetes	Coenzyme Q10
Cardiac Glycoside Digoxin, Digitek, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps	Heart Failure, Arrhythmias	Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, B1
Penicillin Antibiotic Amoxicillin, Amoxil, Trimox, Penicillin	Infection	Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin k, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol
Macrolide Antibiotics Erythromycin, Azithromycin, Biaxin, Zithromax	Infection	Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin k, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol
Tricyclic Antidepressants amitriptyline, clomipramine, doxepin imipramine, Anafranil, Asendin, Elavil, Tofranil, Vivactil	Depression	Coenzyme Q10, B2, Sodium
Potassium Sparing Diuretics amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene, Aldactone, Dyazide, Dyrenium, Maxzide	Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure	Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus Watch for a high Potassium level
OTC (non-prescription medication)
NSAID Ibuprofen, naproxen and other Arthritis drugs	Inflammation, Pain	Folic Acid
Aspirin	Pain, Inflammation, Fever (adults)	Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, Zinc
Acetaminophen Tylenol	Pain, Fever	Coenzyme Q10, Glutathione
Antacids Amphojel, Basaljel, Aluminum Hydroxide plus Magnesium, Gaviscon, Gelusil, Maalox, Mylanta	Gastritis, GERD	Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Vitamin D, Calcium,Chromium, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Phosphorus
Laxatives with Bisacodyl Carter’s Little Pills, Correctol, Dulcolax, Feen-a-Mint, PMS-Bisacodyl	Constipation	Calcium, Potassium
H2 Inhibitors Famotidine, Pepcid, Tagamet, Zantac	Ulcer, GERD	Folic Acid, B1, B12, Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, Zinc

Please note: Beta-Carotene represents Vitamin A depletion
Related drugs are listed because in many cases there is a similar depletion profile

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