When taken regularly, some prescription medication can diminish and deplete your body's stores of important vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients. Our Chiropractor is a nutrition-oriented medical professional that can assist on adding Whole Food Supplements to combat the deficiency your medication may be depleting in your body's system. Here are a few examples of Nutrients that can become depleted: 

Antacids                                                                          Nutrient Deficiency
(i.e. Pepcid, Zantac Tums, Nexium)                                 Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Folic Acid, Zin, Iron, Magnesium

Antibiotics
(i.e. Amoxicillin  , Erythromycin, Cipro, Levaquin)           Beneficial intestinal bacteria, Vit K, ALL B-Vitamins

Antidepressants
(i.e. Lexapro, Prozac, Zoloft, Adapin)                              Vitamin B12, Coenzyme Q10, Melatonin

Come back for Part II next week for additional information.... see you then.

Source: Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook, R. Pelton
The information provided is this article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or health care provider.