Drugs That Deplete Nutrients

Drugs That Deplete Nutrients

You need to replenish the listed nutrients if you are taking any of the following prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications:

·  Laxatives deplete Vitamin A, D, E, and Calcium

·  Antibiotics deplete Vitamin B1, B2, C, E, K, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium, Magnesium, and Zinc

·  Cholesterol-lowering drugs such as Cholestyramine, Collestipol, Questran, Colestid and Atromid-S deplete Vitamin A, D, E, K, B12, Beta-carotene, and iron

·  Colchicine depletes Vitamin A, D, B12, Folic Acid and Iron

·  Steroids such as Prednisone deplete Vitamin D, C, Folic Acid, Zinc, Magnesium, and Calcium

·  Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) deplete Vitamin C, K, Folic Acid, and Iron

·  Antacid drugs deplete Vitamin A, B1, B12, Folic Acid, Chromium, and Iron

·  Oral Contraceptive drugs deplete Vitamin B1, B6, B12, C, Beta-carotene, Folic Acid, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium, and Zinc

·  Sedatives and barbiturates deplete Vitamin B2, C, D, B12, Folic Acid, and Pantothenic Acid

·  Estrogen-replacement therapy depletes Vitamin B1, B2, B12, C, Folic Acid, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, and Magnesium

·  Anti-depressant drugs deplete Vitamin B2, B6, Calcium, Magnesium, and Coenzyme Q10

·  Amphetamine drugs deplete Vitamin B1

·  Levodopa used to treat Parkinson's disease depletes Vitamin B6

·  Anti-convulsion drugs deplete Vitamin D, E, Folic Acid, Biotin, and Zinc

·  Digoxin (digitalis) depletes Vitamin B1

·  Indomethacin depletes Vitamin B1

·  Diuretic Drugs deplete Vitamin B1, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium (thiazide contains drugs)

·  Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor drugs deplete Zinc

·  Beta-blockers deplete coenzyme Q10

·  Statin drugs, used to treat high cholesterol, deplete coenzyme Q10