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Whether you occasionally take a pharmaceutical like an antibiotic, or count on a drug long term such as a cholesterol lowering statin, your need for specific nutrients increases. You must be aware that many prescriptions, as well as commonly used over-the-counter drugs, cause potentially serious nutrient depletions. For your convenience, we here at InVite® Health have devised a Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Chart with a list of drugs and non-prescription medications and the nutrients they deplete. This, in turn, will give you an idea of the nutrients your body needs, which can be found in our high-quality InVite® Health supplements.
DRUG |
INDICATION FOR USAGE |
NUTRIENTS DEPLETED |
Opiatehydrocodone/acetaminophen |
Narcotic for pain relief | Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium |
Statin DrugsLipitor, Crestor, Lescol, |
Lowering Cholesterol | Coenzyme Q10 |
ACE InhibitorLisinopril. Altace, Accupril, |
High Blood Pressure | Zinc |
Thiazide DiureticHydrochlorothiazide |
High Blood Pressure | Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Coenzyme Q10 |
Beta Blocking DrugsAtenolol, Corgard, Lopressor, Tenormin, Toprol XL, Metoprolol |
High Blood Pressure | Coenzyme Q10, Chromium, Melatonin |
Loop DiureticFurosemide,, Lasix, Ethacrynic acid, |
High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure | B1, B6, Vitamin C, Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc |
Proton Pump inhibitorOmeprazole, Prilosec, Prevacid, |
GERD, severe gastric ulceration | Beta-carotene, B1, B12, Folic Acid, Calcium, Zinc |
BiguanideMetformin, Glucophage |
Diabetes, Pre-diabetes | Folic Acid, B12 |
BisphosphonateFosamax, Actonel, Boniva, |
Osteoporosis | Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus |
CorticosteriodFlonase, Beclovent, Beconase, QVar, |
Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis | Beta-Carotene, B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, Melatonin |
Fluoroquinolone AntibioticLevaquin, Avelox, Cipro, Floxin, Noroxin, |
Bacterial Infection | Biotin, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Zinc, Healthy intestinal bacteria |
Conjugated EstrogenPremarin Hormone replacement therapy, |
Hormone Replacement Therapy | B6, Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Zinc, Folic Acid, B12 |
Beta-2 Adrenergic Receptor Agonistalbuterol aerosol |
Asthma, COPD | Potassium, and possibly Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus |
CorticosteroidPrednisone, Deltasone, Celestone, |
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) |
High Blood Pressure | Vitamin D |
Sulfonylureaglyburide, glipizide, glimepiride, |
Diabetes | Coenzyme Q10 |
Cardiac GlycosideDigoxin, Digitek, Lanoxin, |
Heart Failure, Arrhythmias | Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, B1 |
Penicillin AntibioticAmoxicillin, Amoxil, Trimox, Penicillin |
Infection | Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin k, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol |
Macrolide AntibioticsErythromycin, Azithromycin, |
Infection | Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin k, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol |
Tricyclic Antidepressantsamitriptyline, clomipramine, |
Depression | Coenzyme Q10, B2, Sodium |
Potassium Sparing Diureticsamiloride, spironolactone, triamterene, |
Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure | Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus Watch for a high Potassium level |
OTC (non-prescription medication) |
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NSAIDIbuprofen, naproxen and other |
Inflammation, Pain | Folic Acid |
Aspirin |
Pain, Inflammation, Fever (adults) | Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, Zinc |
AcetaminophenTylenol |
Pain, Fever | Coenzyme Q10, Glutathione |
AntacidsAmphojel, Basaljel, |
Gastritis, GERD | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Chromium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus |
Laxatives with BisacodylCarter’s Little Pills, Correctol, Dulcolax, |
Constipation | Calcium, Potassium |
H2 InhibitorsFamotidine, Pepcid, |
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
* The statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent any diseases.
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Overall, the panel “reaffirms” the 2010 guidelines, advising Americans to eat more vegetables and less fat and salt. The new report includes some key changes, though, such as loosening the restrictions on high-cholesterol foods. Additionally, it suggests that children and teens should avoid high-caffeine energy drinks, which have become increasingly controversial since 2010.
“On average, the U.S. diet is low in vegetables, fruit and whole grains and too high in calories, saturated fat, sodium, refined grains and added sugars,” states the 570-page report. In this case, dietary supplements may be beneficial for individuals who are not consuming proper nutrition through food. According to the panel, Americans eat far too little vitamin D, calcium, potassium and fiber and far too much fat and salt. The results of these unhealthy habits are becoming more and more obvious – more than two thirds of adults and one third of children in the US are overweight or obese, increasing the prevalence of health problems like diabetes and heart disease. “About half of all Americans, 117 million people, have one or more preventable chronic diseases that relate to poor dietary patterns and physical inactivity, including cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes and diet-related cancers,” the experts said.
In addition, the panel stated that the US government should do more to raise awareness about the new dietary guidelines and make a stronger effort to get Americans to actually follow them. The report will be used to create the 2015 guidelines, which will be issued at the end of the year.