Effects of modern day medicines
A depletion chart for some common drugs is given below
Antacids
Increases loss of Phosphorous Destroys Thiamin
Antibiotics
Decreases absorption of Vitamins A B12, Folate, Iron, Calcium, and Zinc.Loss of intestinal flora which help digestion and synthesis of B-Complex Vitamins.
Asprin
Increases loss of VitaminC, Thiamin Calcium and Iron
Arsenic + Sulpha
Destroys PABA( Para Amino Benzoic Acid)
Barbituates & Other Hypotonics(Sleeping pills)
Blocks Carbohydrates Metabolism Reduces absorption of Thiamin.
Diuretics (BloodPressure Control)
Increases loss of Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium and Sodium.
Estrogen
Reduces levels of B- Vitamin-Thiamin, Riboflavin + Niacin in the body.
Fluorides
Destroys Enzyme and Phosphates
Laxatives
Reduces the absorption and levels of Vitamins A, D, E and K and calcium
Malaria Medicine
Reduces levels of B2 or Riboflavin
Oral Contraceptives
Alters use of Riboflavin and B6 and Decreases absorption of Folate
Penicillin
Chloromycetin Destroys Niacin
Sulpha Drugs
Reduces the manufacture of B-Complex Vitamins in the intestines
