Thursday, May 16, 2013

Drug impacts on Nutrients

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?