Medications are often a must have to manage disease conditions and ailments.  However, one must note a topic often not discussed, and that is nutrient depletion as a result of medications. There are many resources provided for patients on varied medications to be aware of these depletions.

Common nutrient depletions due to medications include magnesium, calcium and B vitamins. It is important to have these nutrients tested and also checked specifically if you may be on a medication that interferes

For example, antibiotics are known to deplete calcium levels, potassium, magnesium and specific B vitamins like thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folic acid and B12. Medications for things like acid reflux and antacids also deplete iron, calcium, B12, vitamin D, vitamin C and folic acid.

Many individuals are on psychotropic medications to support conditions like anxiety and depression. SSRI’s in this class of medications may increase up folate levels and decrease calcium and Vitamin D levels.

It is important to research your medications impact on your nutrient status, be tested, and properly support through dietary intake or through vitamin supplementation. Naturalmins provides an array of products to support your overall health and/or nutrient deficiencies at www.naturalmins.com store.  Additionally, a naturopathic physician or functional medicine doctor like those at Fairfield Family Health or specific to your area www.naturopathic.org can walk through a specific plan based on your needs and clinical work-up.