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Medications can deplete nutrients.

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Contributed by: Jennifer McClurkin on 4/1/2008

It's no secret that the effect of medications go beyond what they are intended to treat. In order to be effective, the dosage of the medication has to be enough to overwhelm the liver in order to have the desired effect, and less than the amount that would be toxic to our entire body. The effect of the medication wears off over time as the liver has time to neutralize and eliminate the active compounds, which is why we have to continue to take the medications as long as we desire the outcome it produces. This can usually work to our benefit to help treat disease and pain.

But what other effects can the medications have? Sure, each medication has a list (and sometimes a LONG list) of possible side effects associated with that drug, but there are other effects that aren't as noticeable. These effects are depleted nutrients, and effect our bodies more slowly, but dangerously. Research has shown repeatedly that our food is lacking in nutritional content compared to even 30 years ago, and the last thing we need is our medicine depleting our nutritional stores even further. This is another reason to make sure we are not only getting enough nutrients, but that we are getting optimal amounts of nutrients.

Here are some examples of drugs and the nutrients they deplete:

Antibiotics:
Vitamins B1, B2, C, E and K
Biotin
Pantothenic Acid (vitamin B5)
Potassium
Magnesium
Zinc

Cholesterol lowering drugs:
Vitamins A, B12, D, E, K
Iron
Folic Acid
Beta-Carotene (potent anti-oxidant and precursor to Vit A)

Nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs - ibuprofen, and naproxen sodium) including aspirin:
Folic Acid
Vitamins C and K
Iron

Oral Contraceptive drugs (the pill):
Vitamins B1, B6, B12, C
Folic Acid
Biotin
Pantothenic Acid
Beta-Carotene
Magnesium
Zinc

Estrogen Replacement Therapy:
Vitamins B1, B2, B12, and C
Biotin
Folic Acid
Pantothenic Acid
Magnesium

Anti-Depressants:
Vitamins B2 and B6
Calcium
Magnesium
Coenzyme Q10

Statin drugs:
Coenzyme Q10

These nutrients all play a powerful role in the human body by playing a part in key cellular reactions and reducing oxidative stress. Increased oxidative stress in the body has been linked to an increase in the incidence of chronic disease.

If you have questions about certain supplements you should take depending on your personal situation, contact your doctor of chiropractic today.

Taken from Dynamic Chiropractic. www.chiroweb.com

Dr. Jennifer McClurkin, DC
Affinity Chiropractic
www.affinitychiropractic.com
(720) 488-0541

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