Prescription Drug: | Possible Nutrients Depleted: |
Acetaminophen | Glutathione |
Aluminum antacids | Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc |
Aspirin | Folic Acid, Iron, Potassium, Sodium, Vitamin C |
Atenolol &Propranolol (blood pressure drugs) | Melatonin, CoQ10 |
Digoxin (heart medication) | Thiamin, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium |
Diuretics | Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Zinc |
Lisinopril (blood pressure drug) | Zinc, Sodium |
Metformin | B12, Folic Acid |
Prednisone (steroid) | Calcium, Magnesium, Folic Acid, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin D |
Proton pump inhibitors (acid reducing drugs) | B12, Calcium, and Magnesium |
Statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) | CoQ10 |
Source:
Are Your Medications Stealing Your Nutrients?