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Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion
Correct the Deficiency and Improve Your Life!
Common prescription and over-the-counter
medications can deplete your body of vital nutrients
which are essential to your health. This drug-
induced nutrient depletion (DIND) can be life-
changing, and even life-threatening! Nutrient
depletion can lead to fatigue, anxiety, depression
and insomnia. And even worse – widely-prescribed
statins, which are used to reduce cholesterol,
deplete coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Lack of CoQ10 can
weaken the heart and result in left ventricular
failure. To treat this problem, drugs known as beta-blockers are prescribed, which can cause
more adverse effects. This is an example of how DIND is often not considered as a cause of a
symptom or side effect, and therefore instead of treating the nutrient deficiency, more drugs are
prescribed.
Here are other common examples of DIND:
Diuretics used to treat high blood pressure can drain deplete water-soluble nutrients,
including B vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, sodium, potassium and zinc.
Metformin is prescribed to lower blood sugar in people with diabetes, but it also reduces
levels of vitamin B12 and folic acid.
Antacids, histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2 blockers like ranitidine) and proton-pump
inhibitors (PPIs like omeprazole) are commonly used to treat heartburn, gastro-
esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcers. These cause a reduction of stomach
acid which impairs the breakdown of food and hinders nutrient absorption.
Now the GOOD NEWS! With accurate information (which may require laboratory testing for
certain vitamins or minerals), you can avoid nutrient depletion and the resulting side effects, or
replace deficient nutrients. And, you may be able to control or prevent chronic diseases such as
diabetes, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. Don’t randomly start taking supplements –
seek professional advice and use quality supplements recommended by our knowledgeable
pharmacist.
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