Autoimmune, Medications, Deficiencies
Autoimmune, Medications, Deficiencies
Autoimmune, Medications, Deficiencies
Did you know that common medication used to treat autoimmune diseases can actually cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies and, in turn, hinder the immune system! You can see how this is truly counterproductive.
I was on medication for years, and it did help my condition. Talk to your doctor about whether your medications may be causing vitamin and mineral deficiencies, therefore giving your further side effects such as fatigue.
You deserve to know if the medicine you’ve been prescribed causes deficiencies and if so, you also deserve to be given the appropriate supplementation.
For your reference, consider the following general information:
For common blood pressure medication, the following deficiencies may occur:
Vitamins B1, B6, and C, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Zinc, Sodium, CoQ10, and Melatonin
For common cholesterol medication, the following deficiencies may occur:
Vitamins A, B2, B6, B12, D, E, K, Folate, Beta Carotene, Iron, and CoQ10
For common diabetes medication, the following deficiencies may occur:
Vitamins B12, Folic Acid, and CoQ10
For common anti-inflammatory medication, the following deficiencies may occur:
Vitamins A, C, D, B12, Folic Acid, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, and Zinc
For common heartburn medication, the following deficiencies may occur:
Vitamins D, B12, Folic Acid, Beta Carotene, Calcium, Iron, and Zinc.
For common hormone replacement medication, the following deficiencies may occur:
Vitamins B2, B, B6, B12, C, Folic Acid, Magnesium, Zinc, and Selenium.
Please note that these do not go for all of these medications but are general guidelines.
Above all, it is always most important to have the proper testing to treat your unique needs.
I hope you have enjoyed this information. Until next time!
Emma Alexander-Cook.
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