Medicines deplete Nutrients
Hey Doc, thanks for the medicine that made my blood pressure better! Thanks for the NSAID that took care of my knee pain.
What might not be known are all the side effects of these medications? The side effects commonly listed are stomach upset, nausea, and drowsiness just to name a few. Also, depending on the medication, there are numerous side effects from them. As a nurse, it is a challenge to remember all of them. More recently in the time I have come to become knowledgeable in natural medicine, I have found that medicines also cause blockage of nutrients from being absorbed or depleted from the body. Let’s look at some of the common medicines and their effects on nutrient depletion.
Lisinopril-a common medicine for blood pressure control, depletes zinc from the body.
Signs and symptoms of zinc deficiency include loss of appetite or sense of taste, growth retardation, skin changes, and increased susceptibility to infection
NSAID’s: Ibuprofen, Motrin, naprosyn, Lodine, Dolobid and many others. They can deplete the following nutrients:
Iron
Depleted levels of iron may lead to anemia and weakened immune function. In the event of anemia, symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, and shortness of breath, pale skin color, and possibly irregular heartbeat.
Melatonin
Reduced levels of melatonin in the body have been associated with sleep disturbances and jet lag.
Vit B9(folic acid)
Reduced levels of folic acid have been linked to anemia, heart disease, and birth defects.
Reduced levels of folic acid have been linked to anemia, heart disease, and birth defects.
Zinc
Signs and symptoms of zinc deficiency include loss of appetite or sense of taste, growth retardation, skin changes, and increased susceptibility to infection.
Beta blockers (Lopressor, Atenolol, zebeta, Toprol and others) deplete the following:
Coenzyme Q10
A deficiency of the antioxidant coenzyme Q10 may be associated with chronic conditions including heart disease and high blood pressure. Symptoms of deficiency include muscle weakness and pain, gingivitis, and weakened immune function.
Melatonin
Reduced levels of melatonin in the body have been associated with sleep disturbances and jet lag.
Vitamin B1(Thiamine)
Symptoms of depleted levels of thiamine include weakness, fatigue, anorexia, constipation, memory loss, confusion, and depression. Deficiency may lead to beriberi (a condition characterized by inflammation of nerves, heart irregularities, and fluid retention).
Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency leads to abnormal bone formation (rickets) in children and softening of the bones (osteomalacia) in adults. Vitamin D deficiency interferes with calcium absorption, leading to deficiency of that nutrient with all of the associated symptoms, such as increased risk of fractures, osteoporosis (bone loss), and muscle weakness. More recently, Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to compromised immunity, cancer, and other chronic conditions. Because this nutrient is fat soluble, prolonged periods of deficiency are required to produce these symptoms.
Now we know that most Americans take medicines and usually 2 or more. What does that tell you? That many nutrients are being lost from our bodies! These nutrients are the substances that regulate body processes. So if we are already nutrient deficient and get a medicine that depletes nutrients even further what could happen?
The Medicine doesn’t work or causes a major side effect!
Wouldn’t it be easier to not suffer from side effects/ineffectiveness of medicines and just take the raw materials the body needs to repair, heal and maintain itself? And have the knowledge to know why you are supporting your body and not “putting on a band aid” to suppress the symptoms? Would a car mechanic cut the wire on a check engine light ------------No way! He would fix the problem. So when your knees hurt, have headaches, suffer from asthma or have an irregular heartbeat-----
Fix it!
How to do it:
1. Support your body and take the 91 essential nutrients you need! You will feel better and your body will heal itself.
2. Seek advice from a physician who specializes in this-----A Naturopathic physician! If you don’t know one--------Dr. Peter Glidden ---at www.drglidden.com. Distance is not an issue; he is just a phone call away!
3. If you would like to get the “mighty 90”, go to: www.youngevityonline.com/markdenning and sign up as a preferred customer—it’s free! Discount prices on the finest and most effective products on the market today at affordable prices. If you need assistance on which products to take, I can also advise you.
As always, I am a steadfast soldier in a mission to help those recover from suffering in a natural way. Remember, suffering is hard-but with the “90 for Life” (the mighty 90)-----
Life is Beautiful and more enjoyable!
Mark Denning RN
Health Coach
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