Prescription Drugs and Nutrient Depletion

Prescription Drugs and Nutrient Depletion (for breast cancer survivors)

Prescription Drugs and Nutrient Depletion

A critical matter that’s often overlooked by medical professionals and consumers
alike is the profound effect that pharmaceutical drugs can have on the absorption,
utilization, and excretion of nutrients. Drug-induced nutrient depletion can lead to
further health challenges, because your cells need all of the vital nutrients all of the
time. Be sure to discuss with your nutritionist or integrative physician how you can
compensate for any deficiencies your medications may be causing.

Adapted, with permission, from Designs for Health Ltd.
Note: This is just a partial list. For a complete reference on drug-induced nutrient depletions, see The
Nutritional Cost of Prescription Drugs by Ross Pelton and James LaValle, or The A–Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions by Alan Gaby et. al.