Did You Know Your Medications Could Be Draining Your Nutrients?
You trust your prescriptions to help you feel better, but what if they were quietly robbing your body of essential vitamins and minerals? It’s not something most of us get told when picking up a prescription, but it matters — a lot.
Let’s break down some of the most common medications and the nutrients they can deplete:
Proton Pump Inhibitors (like Omeprazole) → May deplete vitamin B12, iron, and magnesium.
Statins (like Atorvastatin) → Can lower Coenzyme Q10, crucial for cellular energy.
Metformin → Often leads to vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies.
Diuretics (like HCTZ) → May reduce potassium, magnesium, and zinc.
Oral Birth Control Pills → Can deplete B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, folate, and zinc.
Frequent Antibiotic Use → May drain B vitamins, vitamin K, and beneficial gut bacteria.
Corticosteroids (like Prednisone) → Can reduce calcium, vitamin D, and potassium levels.
Anticonvulsants (like Phenytoin) → May deplete folic acid, vitamin D, and calcium.
Beta Blockers (like Atenolol) → Can reduce Coenzyme Q10 and melatonin.
Antidepressants (like SSRIs) → May deplete B vitamins and magnesium.
Why Should You Care About B Vitamins?
It seems like B vitamins take the hardest hit here — and that’s a problem. B vitamins are essential for:
Energy production: Keeping fatigue at bay.
Brain health: Supporting focus, memory, and mental clarity.
Mood balance: Regulating neurotransmitters that affect stress and happiness.
Digestion: Breaking down food for proper nutrient absorption.
Hormone health: Critical for hormone balance, especially during stress, pregnancy, or while on birth control.
When your body is low on these nutrients, you might feel drained, foggy, irritable, or even experience muscle cramps and weakened immunity — making your health struggles feel even worse.
Why Aren’t We Being Told This?
Shouldn't we be informed about nutrient depletion risks before being handed a prescription? Unfortunately, many patients aren’t. Addressing nutrient deficiencies could make a big difference in how you feel while taking medications.
What Can You Do?
If you're on any of these medications and wondering if you're low on nutrients, here’s how to stay proactive:
Check Your Medications: Visit mytavin.com to see which nutrients your specific medications may be depleting.
Prioritize Whole Foods: Eat a nutrient-dense diet rich in leafy greens, seeds, nuts, and colorful fruits for natural vitamins and minerals.
Consider Supplementation: Depending on what you’re low in, targeted supplements may help restore balance.
Consult a Professional: Work with a holistic or functional health practitioner (like myself!) who can guide you through personalized nutrient support.
Take Charge of Your Health
Your health is too important to leave to chance. If you’re on medications, don’t wait for symptoms to pile up before asking questions. Nourish your body, stay informed, and take steps to support your wellness — because you deserve to feel your best every day.
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