Post on 20-Jul-2020
Presents…
Many commonly prescribed medications contain hidden forms of gluten.
Food starches
Dairy based ingredients
Many commonly prescribed medications contain other inactive ingredients that people commonly react to.
Chemical dyes
Chemical ingredients
Many medications cause vitamin, mineral, and other nutrient deficiencies
Gluten sensitivity can cause malabsorption of nutrients.
The above combination can lead to secondary symptoms and disease that is not directly related to gluten exposure
TYPE OF MEDICATION COMMON EXAMPLES Nutrients Depleted by Chronic use of Medications
Blood Pressure Lowering Medications
Diuretics: such as furosemide and lasix
Thiazides (HCT)Beta Blockers
Vitamins B1, B6, C, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Zinc, SodiumMagnesium, Potassium, Coenzyme Q10, SodiumCoenzyme Q10, Melatonin
Cholesterol Lowering Medications
Statins: such as Zocor, Lipitor, CrestorFibratesColestid, Questran
Coenzyme Q10 and possibly vitamin DVitamins B12, B6, B2, FolateVitamins A, D, E, K, Beta Carotene, B-12, Folate, Iron
Diabetes Medications Glucophage and Metformin Vitamin B-12, folic acid, and CoQ10
Pain/Anti-Inflammatory Medications
Aspirin
NSAIDS: Motrin, Naprosyn, LodineSteroids: for pain, asthma, skin conditions, etc.
Vitamin C, Potassium, Folic acid, Iron, vitamin B-12Folic acidVitamin C, D, Folic acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium
Heartburn or Reflux Medications
Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Nexium, ProtonixZantac, Axid, Pepcid, Tagamet
Vitamin B-12, Beta Carotene, Protein
Vitamin D, B-12, Folic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Protein
Hormone Replacement Medications
Oral Contraceptives: Premarin, Yasmin, as well as estrogen containing Menopausal medications
Vitamins B2, B3, B6, B-12, C, Folic Acid, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium
Estrogen (BCP’s)
Magnesium Deficiency
Muscle Spasm and
Pain
Joint Degeneration
& Chronic Pain
Lack of Exercise and
Activity
Obesity and Blood sugar
issues
Hormone Disruption
Many commonly prescribed medications cause nutritional deficiencies that may exacerbate leaky gut and increase intestinal symptoms
Antibiotics – destroy the normal flora (good bacteria) in your intestine leaving your immune system weakened.
Chronic use of aspirin & ibuprofen can cause gastric damage
Chronic Steroid use depletes vitamin D (deficiency contributes to autoimmunity), folic acid, magnesium, calcium, and other key nutrients.
Anti acid medications cause calcium, iron, and vitamin B-12 deficiency. These can also cause abnormal bacterial growth leading to gut dysbiosisand leaky gut.
Antidepressants can lead to altered gut motility (serotonin is the most prominent neuro chemical in the gut).
Ask the pharmacist for a comprehensive list of ingredients (including inactive ingredients)
Make sure to look for potential sources of gluten.
Use the power of the internet to search for yourself…
Ask your doctor to right a prescription for a compounded version of the medication.
Many compounding pharmacists can work with the ingredients and customize the medicine for you.
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