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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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