The Cure for Your Cure
Why, How?
Dr. Philippe Moser
The Cure for your Cure
Written by an unusual pharmacist, this book is an invaluable
tool for anyone who uses drugs but also for
doctors and pharmacists.
- Dr. Jacques Lamblin, ENT
In this book, Philippe Moser provides crucial information on the
effects "virtually unknown" of certain drugs and how they
interfere with your body. He also gives you tips to counteract
these side effects and prevent some ailments and diseases.
- Dr. Jean-Philippe Peyre, Pathologist, Clinical biologist
Your medication should help, not hurt you. With The Cure for
your cure, Philippe Moser shows you how to get
100% from your medicines.
- Dr. Bernard Bugnas. Pulmonologist
This book allows us to control our health by knowing what are
the side effects of unknown drugs. It contains an impressive
amount of information. One must read
this article when taking medication.
- Margaret Laget, Pharmacist
All persons who take drugs and do not want to suffer needlessly
secondary side effects, should definitely read this book.
- Dr. Sophie Barbe, Gastroenterologist
In The Cure for your cure, you will find
crucial information, never published in Europe, about
the behavior of more than 1200 drugs.
Jean Claude Martinez, Doctor of Pharmacy
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Why, How ?
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Warning
The information contained in this book are based on very extensive research on the medical and personal and
professional experience of the author. This information can in no way replace the advice of a doctor or a pharmacist.
The author does not recommend the use of medical protocols but he thinks that the information contained in this book
should be available to the public. The author and publisher are not responsible for any adverse effects resulting from
the use of the suggestions, preparations or procedures described in this book.
If the reader has any questions regarding information in this book, the author and the publisher urged him strongly to
consult a doctor or a pharmacist.
On the other hand, the author and the publisher cannot be held responsible for adverse consequences resulting from
misinformation or a misunderstanding of information by the reader. The reader must check with their doctor or
pharmacist as his health allows supplementation or discontinuation of medication. The information contained in this
book is not intended to replace the recommendations and the recommendations of her doctor or pharmacist.
Note to readers: Some readers will find that the (s) drug (s) they take do appear (s) not in this book. This is the case
when no study has been conducted on the drug issue in assessing whether a loss of nutrition. This often involves drugs
being available recently on the market.
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“ You can trace every sickness, every disease, and
every ailment to a mineral deficiency.”
Dr Linus Pauling (1901-1994)
Winner of two Nobel Prizes.
Dr. Philippe Moser
! 2010 by Philippe Moser
Naples, Florida USA
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Content
Preface 13
Introduction 17
1. Make you drug beneficial not destructive 23
Problem of dosage 24
The Miracle Drug 25
Why I wrote this book. 28
How to use this book. 31
2. How do drugs work 37
The drainage system of medicines 38
Some concepts of biology 39
The importance of minerals and trace elements 40
How do pharmaceuticals work? 41
What causes nutritional deficiencies? 42
Factors involved in nutrient depletion in fruits and
vegetables 43
How to detect a deficiency. 44
Do you need Metabolism Regulation Nutrients ? 46
Doctors and nutrients 46
Nutritional objectives to achieve 47
Risks linked to environment 48
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3. What is Nutritional Depletion? 49
Dr Linus Pauling (1901-1994) 50
The needs of the human body 50
Consideration 51
Mineral depletion of farmland and document 264 52
The Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 53
Nutritional depletion 53
What are the long-term consequences? 55
« Drug-induced nutrient depletion » 56
How to take this message? 58
4. An overview of some disruptive drug categories 61
Antibiotics 62
Antiepileptics 65
Cancer, Chemotherapy 67
Cholesterol lowering drugs (Statins, fibrates, bile acid
sequestrants) 68
Oral contraceptives 73
Hormone replacement therapy 75
Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs 76
Gout 77
Laxatives (Mineral oil, bisacodyl) 78
Antidiabetics 79
Antiulcer 80
Nutrients and other substances in danger 82
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5. Reference guide of nutritional losses 83
6. Alcohol, tobacco and caffeine 221
7. Scientific studies and personal experience 231
Scientific studies 232
My experience, based on over 130 000 cases 233
Conclusion 236
Beware of polypharmacy 237
Nutrient analysis 240
About the author 241
Bibliographies 245
Appendix 1 : Health problems and food sources 263
Appendix 2 : How to restore your nutritional balance 300
Appendix 3 : Organs and functions potentially at risk 303
Index 307
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Préface
Dear Readers,
I will start by saying that you are very lucky. Why?
Because the book you are about to read is a code that will
allow you to unlock the mysteries to many of today’s health
problems. I’m sure, like everyone, you’d like to add a few
more years to your life. You probably also want to
improve you physical and mental capacities, prevent
cardiovascular disease, arthritis, osteoarthritis, or even
something as common as anxiety, fatigue or memory loss.
You will find this book filled with crucial information
that will help you fight these diseases or conditions.
In recent decades, scientists have learned far more about
health and disease than in previous centuries. Until now,
nobody had assembled all of this information together in
one place. Philippe Moser has intelligently condensed – in
his laboratory and clinic through libraries and science- the
latest findings of the research needed to transport you into a
new era of vitality.
Maybe you’ve heard this many times and you’re
skeptical? I do not blame you. It seems that too often we
are presented a silver bullet that would prevent or treat
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cancer, heart disease, rheumatism, arthritis and many
other problems.
Unfortunately, many of these miracles were without
much effect. This time I am convinced that this scientific
data, that is to say, verifiable facts, can really help millions
of people.
It is now commonly accepted (although this is not always
applied) that adopting a diet based on healthy food choices
along with taking nutritional supplements (vitamins and
minerals) is essential to good health. Despite our efforts to
stay healthy, sometimes we take medicines, whether
prescribed by a doctor or bought over the counter without
prescription. Unfortunately, some useful information
concerning the interactions between drugs and nutrients in
the body are lacking. For this reason, The Cure for your
Cure is an essential book for anyone who has or intends to
take doctor recommended medications.
Doctor Philippe Moser has compiled a list of dangerous
drug interractions, possible pharmaceutical side effect
information not readily available elsewhere, and made
dietary suggestions intended to correct nutrient
deficiencies. This information will surprise you and
convince you.
Philippe Moser’s first career as an economist honed his
analytical skills. His study in pharmacology, ortho-
molecular medicine, micro-nutrition and homeopathic
medicine makes him an expert in the field of modern
pharmaceutical medicines. His findings are based on
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thousands of cases from his own clinic in Florida along
with research he’s collected from other medicinally-related
case studies.
Dr. Philippe Moser was not the first to draw the link
between nutrition and vitality. Many doctors and scientists
have studied this and have been published on the subject.
What has earned him international recognition by the
medical and scientific community is the dramatic
improvement Dr. Philippe Moser’s patients have made in
terms of health and vitality. In Europe his work has been
widely acclaimed by doctors and pharmacists, as well as by
patients seeking solutions to their chronic health problems.
The public has become increasingly aware of the dangers
prescribed drugs can have on their health. People are
realizing that natural remedies and lifestyle changes are
often far more successful than medicating the symptoms.
In studying how the human body is naturally designed,
we are endowed with a wealth of information. This book
leads us to better comprehension of how our body works
and allows us to use his latest science and nutrition
information in our quest for health, longevity and
maximum performance.
I think this book should mark our time. “The word is
out.” All concerned persons must spread the message
around the world.
Dr. Philippe Moser
I sincerely hope that, like me, you will appreciate this
valuable guide that can provide such to million of people
who use medications.
Kevin Thomas
President, CEO Alternative Laboratories
PS: Now that you have this valuable resource in your
hands, why not talk to your doctor and your pharmacist?
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Introduction
The title of this book may seem strange, perhaps even
bizarre, but I think after having read a few pages, you will
understand the meaning.
If you have it in your hands, it's probably because a
family member or a friend has recommended it to you or
you have an interest in helping someone else. Perhaps you
take one or more allopathic medicines, or that is the case
with one of your loved ones. You probably know about the
positive effects, which will relieve you or cure your
immediate ailment, but there are things you are probably
not aware of. In these pages you will read how medications
(or at least the most consumed in the world) affect the
human body and the damage they can have on your health
throughout the treatment period and for a long time
afterwards.
This book is an accumulation of facts, based on hundreds
of medical studies. Over thirty years of pharmacological
and orthomolecular medical practice has allowed me the
privilege of seeing first hand how medical drugs affect our
lives. The facts described here are a loud warning that I feel
compelled to share.
Dr. Philippe Moser
This book will help you, easily and instantly, to access to
certain information about the unknown of medications you,
or a member of your family is takes regularly.
This information can help you to correct or even prevent
some affections, conditions or diseases.
The Cure for your Cure is a book that serves as a
reference for people who take drugs (prescription and
OTC) ignoring that a very large number of these drugs
classified as medicines are responsible for the depletion of
the body’s nutrients.
What you will find throughout the pages of this book is a
list of more than 3550 of the most prescribed and most sold
drugs worldwide. Information on the nutritional losses
caused by these drugs is astounding; but by utilizing the
nutrient/mineral depletion guide at the end of the book, the
reader is empowered. Most major categories of drugs such
as antibiotics, antacids, oral contraceptives, anti-anxiety
drugs, NSAIDs, antidepressants, steroids, diuretics and
many others are responsible for a loss of vitamins,
minerals, trace elements, amino acids and other essential
nutrients. The imbalances they cause in the body can lead
to serious health problems. Virtually all classes of drugs
have side effects, many of which are irreparable with
sustained use.
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Numerous studies outlining the dangers of certain
medications have been performed over the years, some
which focus on the loss of nutrients and vitamins.
However, in The Cure for your Cure, a comprehensive
breakdown of prescribed and OTC drugs with relation to
the specific mineral and vitamin loss are listed side by
side. A + B = C, to simplify. And, over time, an often
overloaded process of physical breakdown can be linked to
medicines and the nutritional losses they effect.
Not only for the general public.
This book is also for my fellow pharmacists and
physicians and other health professionals who are leaders,
health experts in the eyes of the world. Indeed, they have a
professional responsibility to learn about these nutritional
disturbances and to alert patients about these reactions that
go unnoticed at the beginning of treatment, but that
ultimately lead to many health problems, often irreversible.
Pharmacists and doctors alike are very seldom informed
about this. For physicians, they see articles in sporadic
monthly newspapers, but nothing that really strikes them.
This book is a compendium of hundreds of studies
conducted around the world, made accessible to all of those
who are unaware that certain medications may reduce
absorption, disrupt the use or increase the elimination of
vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients for good
health.
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Information found in this book has almost never been
shared with patients, and lack of knowledge can cause
unpleasant and sometimes dangerous results.
It is well known that knowledge is power. The advice you
will find in this book, supervised by your doctor or
pharmacist, will allow you to stay healthier during your
treatment and may even prevent many problems in the long
term.
Some figures reveal
The French are among the Europeans who take the most
pharmaceutical medications and have the longest lasting
treatments. According to some statistics, almost 50% of
French adults take medication regularly and nearly 20% of
those are taking three or more medications two to three
times a day. In 50% of cases, the medications are composed
of four to six different drugs. In 25% of cases, they have
more than six. One pill can be a cocktail of many different
substances. In France, the consumption of medicinal drugs
is two to six times higher than that of other European
countries. It raises the question... do the French live a better
and healthier quality of life?
In the U.S., prescription and OTC drugs are responsible
for about 100,000 deaths per year. In France, the figures
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vary between 9,000 and 13,000 deaths per year, leaving
doctors feeling powerless against this phenomenon.
If one considers an average of 10,000 deaths per year, this
represents two to three times more deaths than those caused
by road accidents. Each year in France alone, there are over
120,000 hospitalizations due to certain side effects of
drugs.
This represents between 10 and 20% of admissions. With
increased consumption, the higher the risk of
pharmaceutical drug interactions that cause severe health
breakdown and sometimes death.
In France, only health professionals are allowed to report
adverse drug reactions in pharmacovigilance centers. It is
interesting that patients can also provide information on the
effects they have experienced, though not on an official
platform.
Since 1993, people in the U.S. have been able to
document their side effects they experienced when using
pharmaceutical and OTC drugs to a national organization.
Often, some side effects reported by patients are not
described by the laboratories manufacturers, which raise an
alarm on many levels.
Dr. Philippe Moser
This book was written in order to put this vital
information in your hands to allow you to protect your own
health and vitality.
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Make your Medicines Beneficial
not Destructive
Dr. Philippe Moser
Medicines are not magic; they are powerful tools that
should be used cautiously, knowing that they can create
imbalances. Regardless of the specificity with which a drug
is intended, it will have effects that go beyond the expected
actions. This leads to side effects.
Taking a drug is not a casual gesture. Adverse reactions
to drugs are a real health problem. A drug is not a mere
commodity; it affects our health, a primordial for us all.
Problem of dosage
Medications are prescribed and marketed in a
standardized way: the same dose for each adult. A woman
aged 85 years, weighing 100 pounds and taking five
medications a day receives the same dosage as a young
sportsman of 250 pounds! This similarity of dosage, is
prescribed without taking into account our biological
individuality which is influenced by gender, body size,
individual genetics, the difference in nutritional status and
other factors. For example, women who tend to require
lower doses than men may experience more serious side
effects when they receive the same dosage as those given to
men. Studies originally conducted to determine the dosage
levels of some drugs showed that at least 75% of test
subjects were men. These studies generally correlate to the
general population.
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The many patients I have followed that took multiple
medications over a long period showed a deterioration of
their health. This is not surprising for two reasons: first,
drugs gradually deplete nutrient levels of the patient, and
secondly, the problem itself has not been treated, only the
symptoms.
The Miracle Drug
When you go to your doctor, you want him to prescribe a
treatment that can heal you quickly. A large majority of
people has been convinced by medical books, magazines or
websites that all our health problems were the result of our
genetics or our biochemistry, and a drug could fix the
problem. But incredibly, only a small percentage of what is
wrong with our body is due to genetics and biochemistry.
For most of us, what is wrong is the result of an unhealthy
lifestyle, poor nutrition, an excess of food, lack of exercise
and sleep, chronic stress, and over-exposure to thousands of
toxic chemicals.
Too many people have put their health in the hands of
their doctor, thinking that this "medical protection" allows
them to consume as much sugar, fat, caffeine and alcohol
as they wish without concern for their well being. Some
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people think that they can simply go to the doctor and get a
prescription to solve all their problems. Not so. We must
take responsibility for our bodies and do everything we can
to keep them healthy.
The concept of preventative health care is far more
successful than trying to treat the disease once a person
becomes ill. In the U.S., advertising for drugs (even
prescription) is permitted on television. The very talented
publicists show you the unfortunate people afflicted with
problems and, after discovering "the" drug, are restored to a
glorious state. If you are not distracted by these beautiful
images and all is well in the best of worlds, you can hear
the myriad of possible side effects (sometimes severe)
caused by this notorious drug. One wonders, on hearing the
long litany of potentially harmful side effects, how a
product with so many adverse reactions could be approved
for sale, prescribed by doctors, and sold by pharmacists!
Some medications are not as promising as one might have
thought, or worse, they can have very serious side effects
that can cause death. A study published in the Journal of
the American Medical Association indicates that each year
more than 100,000 deaths occur from medication taken
correctly, as prescribed by their physician. It has become
the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.
According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and
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Prevention), there are over 1.5 million patients a year
who end up in emergency rooms due to side effects from
medical treatments, including prescription medications and
surgery.
More than a dozen drugs approved by the FDA (Food and
Drug Administration) were later deemed unsafe and were
removed from the market; but not until thousands of people
worldwide had died after taking them. The problems
associated with these faulty medications were either not
detected or did not seem clinically significant in their
research studies. Although it is not uncommon for medical
testing to conclude broad-range results based on just a few
hundred people.
Some of these side effects can be attributed to nutritional
depletion. Indeed, prescription and OTC drugs can serve as
a sort of blocker to nutrients, causing poor absorption of
certain minerals or vitamins and/or accelerated elimination.
The consequences range from annoying symptoms such as
fatigue, headaches and sleep disorders to more serious
consequences such as a weakened immune system,
depression, cardiovascular problems, and osteoporosis.
All doctors and pharmacists know that diuretics cause an
increased loss of potassium. However, very few people
know that aspirin, for example, triggers a loss of calcium,
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iron, sodium, potassium, folic acid, vitamin B5 and C, or
that certain oral contraceptives disrupt the metabolism of
folic acid, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C and E and
magnesium, selenium and zinc. Sadly, many health
professionals are simply not aware of the dangers
associated with medications - primarily because this
problem has not been sufficiently highlighted.
There have been several studies done on the correlations
between medicines and nutrient loss. The dilemma is that
none of the information has been compiled into one, easy
reference guide. Massive amounts of information exist in
random publications, but doctors often lack the time to read
these reviews. Minimal time is given to educating medical
students on nutrition, micronutrients and the metabolic
disturbance caused to a large number of vital nutrients by
certain synthetic molecules. Quite simply, doctors need to
advise their patients to take certain supplements called,
Metabolism Nutrient Regulators to restore disturbed
functions and replenish the body’s vital nutrients.
Why I wrote this book
I wrote this book for the sick and/or people with diseases
and conditions requiring the monitoring of drug treatments.
This is not a medical book, which explains how drugs
work, but rather a reference book that warns users about
drug interactions and lends a voice to the rarely-discussed
depletion (exhaustion, reduction, impoverishment) of
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nutrients (minerals, vitamins) essential to life. This book
will also give you advice to counterbalance these effects by
taking very simple measures that embrace Nature’s design.
This book does not provide information on all drugs on
the market, only those that have been described by many
pharmacists, physicians and scientists as nutrient
disruptors. My goal is to keep you as healthy as possible
during your treatment and for many years after. Even if
you are not currently taking any medications, this resource
will allow you to prepare for the possibilities of future
treatments. The foods you eat, lifestyle choices and
environmental factors all play a significant role in our well-
being. Knowing how to best compensate for vitamin and
nutrient losses can only help improve the quality of life.
This work is intended to inspire and motivate people to live
without unnecessary health problems. The empowering
knowledge of how the human body performs best and
under what conditions we need to adjust can save
significant amounts of time, money and, most importantly,
suffering.
I do not disparage medicines used consciously and with
great care when needed and under the supervision of a
physician, pharmacist or health practitioner. Medicines
have saved countless lives and improved the health of
many. My life as a health professional is one I have
dedicated to the betterment of life in general. I admire and
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respect the advantages so many drugs have provided to the
world. It is with additional information and understanding
of these drugs that I bring to you, The Cure for your Cure.
First hand accounts with real patients and highly respected
medical experts give crucial documentation and proven
results. I strongly advise knowing as much as you can
about the medicines you are taking simply so that you can
maximize your healing process.
How to use this book?
The Cure for your Cure is a reference tool. In Chapter 5,
you will find the guide in which more than 3550 drugs are
classified by category. There is also an index, beginning on
page 302, that allows you to search out a specific drug
using either the brand name (Motrin for example), or the
International Nonproprietary Name: INN (Ibuprofen in the
case of Motrin). The INN is the worldwide classification
that makes referencing it the same everywhere in the world.
When you find the medicine you are looking for, please
refer to the page indicated. There, a simple table will
indicate the possible side effects, the list of nutrients that
this drug robs you of and the potential health problems that
may affect you. You will find out which foods or
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supplements may help offset these deficiencies and what
the twelve organs of your body do specifically in relation to
your nervous and immune systems.
I could not write this book without talking about the
depletion caused by “the big three drugs" used globally:
alcohol, tobacco and caffeine. In this regard please refer to
Chapter 6. You may be surprised to learn that these
frequently used substances have very real deficiency-
causing results.
The final step is to discuss what you have discovered with
your doctor and pharmacist. Remember, even if the drug(s)
you are taking interfere(s) with one or more mineral or one
or more vitamins, you should discuss any concerns you
have with your doctor prior to changing your medicines.
You can also go to my website, www.medicaments-and-
nutriments.com. You simply enter the name of your
medication (brand or generic) in the search box and it will
tell you what nutritional losses (deficiency of vitamins and
minerals) as well as potential health problems you may face
. Depending on your medication(s) you will also find the
Nutrient Regulation of Metabolism recommended to
correct or prevent deficiencies caused by your
medication(s). If you do not find the product you are
looking for, it's probably because there is not currently
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enough research on the molecule concerned.
What I want to accomplish with this book is to help
people avoid getting into a “vicious circle” of chronic
health concerns. People over 50 are most affected by this
scenario. Below is an actual case study:
Patrick, at the time, was 64 years old. Having suffered for
many months with pain in his fingers, he finally decided to
seek treatment. His doctor gave him a diagnosis of
osteoarthritis and prescribed Celebrex (Celecoxib).
Patrick’s pain was considerably reduced, but after a few
weeks he developed anxiety and moreover, he found
himself increasingly constipated and bloated. His doctor
explained there was no reason to worry, as those were very
common side effects of an anti-inflammatory. He
prescribed Ativan (Lorazepam) to help him with his anxiety
and a laxative, Milk of Magnesia, to address his
constipation.
The anti-anxiety drug helped Patrick feel better emotionally
and the laxative alleviated his constipation; however,
Patrick soon began to feel tired and his stomach bothered
him. When Patrick returned to see his doctor, his doctor
assured him that all of his symptoms were a series of side
effects from the newly prescribed medications and not to
worry. The doctor prescribed a new medicine to fight
against fatigue and another for his upset stomach, but also
cautioned Patrick that there could be additional side effects.
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The true story of Patrick is unfortunate but very common.
You may even have lived it. You have a problem; your
doctor prescribes a medication. The drug works but it
causes side effects. Naturally, you return to your doctor
who prescribes one or two drugs to eliminate the side
effects from the first medicine. This new product solves the
problem of the first medication, but it causes other
problems. You go to the doctor who continues to prescribe
medications with the sole purpose of fighting the side
effects of the initial medications.
If it was absolutely necessary to preserve life, it would
be easier to accept. You would simply swallow your daily
chemical cocktail and hope for the best. But this is not the
case; you do not have to be overwhelmed by a wave of
synthetic products that can make you sicker than you were
originally.
Most people think that the side effects of drugs are the
inevitable consequences of mysterious biochemical
processes that we can neither understand nor influence. But
many side effects can be understood and treated. These
millions of treatable side effects are the direct result of a
nutritional deficiency. In other words, a medicine "steals" a
number of nutrients essential for the proper functioning of
the body. In a sense, some chemical molecules act as an
"anti-vitamin, anti-mineral”, inhibiting certain substances
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you need to be in good health. Thus, drugs are not directly
responsible for many side effects associated with them. It is
the "theft" of nutrients by these medications that causes the
downward spiral of side effects to happen.
In the previous example, Patrick’s doctor had prescribed
Celebrex to counteract the pain of osteoarthritis. This well-
known anti-inflammatory, prescribed to millions of patients
worldwide, depletes the body of potassium, sodium and
folic acid. Research has shown that low levels of potassium
in the body as well as folic acid can cause anxiety, fatigue
and depression. Unfortunately, few physicians are aware of
this domino effect and try to remedy the problem with more
drugs instead of replacing the minerals and nutrients that
have been eliminated from the body. Replacing the needed
potassium and folic acid is the only real fix. Added
medications bring added depletions, which correlates to
added health problems.
The second drug that the doctor prescribed to Patrick,
Ativan, depletes reserves of calcium, melatonin, biotin,
folic acid, vitamin D and K in the body. Milk of Magnesia
deplete the body of calcium, zinc, chromium, iron,
phosphorus, folic acid, vitamin A and D. Conclusion:
Patrick innocently thought that Celebrex would relieve his
joint pain (which it did), but it also brought on a slew of
destructive side effects, which in turn caused more side
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effects. That is what is called a "vicious circle" and leads to
chronic illness, years of hardship and often premature
death.
I’m not putting Celecoxib or lorazepam on trial here, nor
the doctor who wanted to do his best to help Patrick.
However, a doctor armed with more knowledge about
nutrition and the relationship between the essential
minerals and nutrients in the body and how medications
affect those minerals and nutrients might have advised
Patrick to take vitamin and mineral supplements.
If you need to take medication, simply knowing the side
effects and problems you may encounter will empower you
with ways to treat your body in more productive ways.
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In principle, most allopathic tests are performed on adults
aged 25-50 years, yet they can act very differently in
children, pregnant or menopausal women and especially
among the elderly for which the absorption of nutrients and
the performance of liver functions are less effective.
Many factors may influence the effect of a drug on an
individual: gender, age, body size, genetics, pregnancy,
disease, over-consumption of alcohol or food, interaction
with other drugs in the body, stress, poor digestion, liver or
kidney disease, nutritional deficiencies, and exposure to
thousands of toxic products (exhaust gases, paints, solvents,
pesticides, insecticides and many others). All these factors
can significantly increase or decrease one’s tolerance to a
drug.
We need a variety of nutrients (vitamins, minerals,
amino acids) to metabolize our foods into forms that our
cells can process. This very important function is
handicapped by the use of many pharmaceuticals, which
themselves go through changes when the body digests
them.
The drainage system of drugs
The four major routes to eliminate drugs from the body
are the kidneys, liver, skin and lungs. Most drugs are
metabolized through the liver and kidneys. If you suffer
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from liver or kidney problems, how your body metabolizes
the medications you take will be greatly affected. Liver or
kidney damage increases the concentration of chemicals in
all areas of the body because the normal process of
excretion is slowed considerably.
Some concepts of biology
The human body is a natural wonder. It has the capacity
to heal itself as long as we pay attention to it, treat it with
care and nourish it correctly. Even under conditions of
great stress, the body often has the capacity to adapt and
perform fairly well. For this extraordinary machine to
perform 24 hours a day, you must give it adequate fuel. If
this fuel is not "refined", the machine will not perform to its
maximum capacity. The fuel we give our body comes
directly from our diet. The food we eat contains nutrients in
the form of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and other
substances. These are all fundamental components that
keep us alive by providing us with the basics that our
bodies need to perform their daily tasks.
The cells of our bodies live, breathe, ingest, digest,
excrete, grow and multiply. They are immersed in
interstitial fluid in which they find the essential elements
necessary for life. Within the interstitial fluid are different
molecules, including minerals. It is at this level that vital
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exchanges between the cell and the external environment
will take place.
The interstitial fluid is where energy is stored. It is fed
constantly by the blood vessels that bring the smaller
molecules from food. It’s like a highway of molecular
traffic between different parts of the body that dramatize
the incredible importance of minerals at every level of the
human body’s makeup. If we do not provide the correct
nutrients in the right quantity, we can disrupt these normal
functions and cause problems. Even if no symptoms or
signs of illness are apparent, this does not mean that we are
healthy. Mineral deficiencies, over time, will weaken the
body.
The importance of minerals and trace elements
Virtually all functions and all organs of our body depend
on the presence of minerals. They participate in the
absorption of vitamins, proteins, hormones, amino acids
and enzymes in the body.
The human body is 96% oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and
nitrogen. The remaining 4% are minerals, mainly
represented by calcium, phosphorus and potassium.
The minerals and trace elements are essential to many life
processes and the prevention of many diseases.
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The body can’t produce minerals; they must be supplied
by food or nutritional supplements, highlighting the
importance to take care to eat good, organic foods.
It is known that the absorption of many minerals in the
human body declines with age. Furthermore, stress and
exposure to pollution taxes the body, accelerating the
“aging process”. Today’s lifestyles make it even more
necessary to regulate the intake of vitamins and minerals.
Micronutrients are essential to the functioning of
enzymes and no life can exist without them. Specific
enzymes correspond to specific micronutrients.
How do pharmaceuticals work?
The human body is composed of about two hundred
types of cells that contain trace elements at three distinct
levels: nuclear, cytoplasmic and membrane. These "trace
elements" have a versatile action. They allow the
realization of many processes of transformation and
assimilation of our food and tissue renewal. They regulate
the metabolism by acting as catalysts to body functions and
activating enzymes. They are considered as cofactors of
enzymatic reactions. They also play an important role in
protein synthesis and stability.
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What causes nutritional deficiencies?
The demonstration of a nutrient deficiency will be highly
variable depending on the severity of impairment in
relation to the subject's needs, depending on the length of
this gap and the period of life during which it appears.
A moderate deficiency may easily go unnoticed due to
lack of specific symptoms related to a functional deficit. It
is often manifested by a small number of visible signs, such
as a disturbance of the immune system, which weakens
certain defense mechanisms and allows for the
development of degenerative diseases. These diseases
involve many risk factors related to the environment, diet
and our individual genetic makeup. The possibility of
disease is ever-present and by allowing our cells to become
weak due to a lack of nutrients and minerals, the disease-
prone cells inherently become stronger.
Deficiency of an essential trace element creates a
sequence of disturbances that may be a potential problem.
When the latent disease explodes, it is too late to correct the
deficiency. The correction of the deficit does not return to
square one, but the correction may promote extension of
remission brought about by adequate treatment. At the root
of the installation of a deficiency are one or several factors:
- Inadequate food intake - Insufficient bioavailability -
Increasing needs - Defective processing - Reduced
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absorption - Increased losses/excretion
Pregnant women, children, and the elderly are in the life
stages when these deficiencies are most pronounced. These
imbalances occur as well because of malnutrition,
alcoholism, stress, excessive athletic activities, and poor
nutrition.
Another cause of these deficits is the transformation of
how and what we eat. Indeed, our food has undergone
profound changes over recent decades and has become
higher in fat and simple sugars and depleted in essential
nutrients. We eat less, but we eat too many "empty
calories", that is to say, the food we eat brings in a high
level of calories but offers little in the way of essential
nutrients. Foods that contain almost no nutritional value are
often highly concentrated in sugar or fat but very low in
minerals and vitamins (pastries, sweets, fried food, ice
cream, soft drinks, sweetened juices, etc..).
Factors involved in the depletion nutrients in our food
Large scale farms that often grow single crops without
proper rotation, deforestation, the application of pesticides
on food crops, lack of plant diversity and poor fertilization
limit the land’s ability to maintain its nutritional
characteristics. The agricultural production methods have
changed, the fruits and vegetables we consume are selected
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for their productivity, good storability and transport, their
beautiful shape, color and appearance. However, their
nutritional characteristics are rarely taken into account by
the grocery chains and producers. Fruits and vegetables are
often harvested before fully ripening, which does not allow
them to achieve an optimal vitamin and mineral count.
New varieties of crops are not as rich in phytonutrients
today as they were just 50 to 100 years ago. In addition,
processing and refining foods removes many minerals and
trace elements, reducing many family meals to empty
calories.
All of these factors lower the nutritional quality of fruits
and vegetables. Moreover, industrially produced foods
show a marked decrease in the concentration of essential
nutrients.
How to detect a deficiency?
Several laboratory methods can highlight weaknesses or
deficiencies in minerals and trace elements. It is possible
to determine qualitatively and quantitatively by techniques
of atomic emission or absorption. Research and
concentration of minerals and trace elements are performed
on different biological environments, usually in the blood,
urine or hair. These techniques require very high precision
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equipment. The plasma emission spectrometry is a
technique for detection and quantification used.
One of the devices that I have personally used and found
in most laboratories is the Inductively Coupled Plasma
(ICP). These techniques ensure reliable analysis and at very
low detection thresholds. The mass spectrometer, a device
more sensitive than the one I was working with, proved to
be a particularly powerful analytical tool which, thanks to
very low detection limits, is an instrument of choice in
clinical applications.
These mineral analyses allowed me to understand that the
micronutrient is an essential factor to maintain a healthy
person. These many years of research on the prevention and
treatment of diseases make me believe that the most
important factor in the approach to illness is the need to
treat the whole person. Knowing that the human body is a
whole, intricately linked system, it becomes clear that
treating a particular organ is not sufficient. It makes no
sense to treat only the symptoms without eradicating the
cause responsible for the disease.
If one wants to improve his health and keep it, we must
correct the cause, not the symptom. Hippocrates said: "We
must find the cause and the causes of the cause."
Whatever the disease: diabetes, hypertension, allergies,
cancer, arthritis etc.., all organs must be treated so that the
original equilibrium is restored.
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It must be remembered that the body often heals itself if
given adequate resources. The synthetic drugs do not repair
the tissues, they treat the symptoms. Nutrients repair tissues
and act on the cause of the problem, which is often a
damaged immune system. For more scientific information,
please refer to Chapter 7 (Scientific studies and personal
experience, p. 227).
Do you need Metabolic Nutrients Regulation?
Some people say that you do not need supplements if you
follow a balanced diet. I'm sorry, but I do not subscribe to
this philosophy. The question is not: "Should I take a
supplement?” Naturally, you should! The question is:
"What should I take for my personal needs?" Nutritional
supplements should be part of the arsenal in place to
maintain health.
Doctors and nutrients
Even skeptical doctors take supplements. Indeed, a survey
conducted on a panel of 181 cardiologists found that 50%
of them regularly took antioxidants, including vitamin C
and vitamin E. However, only 37% recommend
supplements to their patients.
The findings for people dedicated to food health turned
up different statistics. A survey in Washington State
showed that out of the 665 nutritionists questioned, over
60% take nutritional supplements.
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Today, advances in nutrition have helped to highlight
deficiencies on many essential nutrients. The importance of
phytoconstituents in plants is also being recognized as
having a major influence on health and an incredibly
important substance in the prevention of disease. Despite
their openness, all general practitioners do not always have
time to keep abreast of developments in complementary
therapies. During their studies at medical school, their
training in nutrition and alternative therapies is barely
addressed.
Even doctors who are skeptical of supplements are required
to prescribe iron to treat certain types of anemia, vitamin A
for acne or B vitamins to relieve various neuropathies; and
they don’t hesitate to recommend fish oil in cases of
hypercholesterolemia.
Nutritional objectives to achieve
According to recent surveys, our diet is often deficient in
several minerals and vitamins. In 20% of men, 30% women
and 50% of adolescents, the recommended intake of
calcium is far from being achieved. This applies to
magnesium in 20% of adults, and for folic acid in 25% of
women. Even with a carefully designed nutritional plan, it
is difficult to achieve the recommended levels of iron,
particularly for adolescents and women, and is a major risk
for those who adopt a vegetarian diet. In 30% of adults,
vitamin E is very inadequate, particularly in cases of a
restricted or low fat diet.
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Risks linked to the environment
Even when one has good eating habits, other reasons may
encourage them to take control of nutrient metabolism.
Some scientists believe that when we are exposed to
pollutants (automobile exhaust, chemical residues of any
kind, tainted water) there is significant damage at the
cellular level and is debilitating to the immune system.
We know that alcohol, tobacco, caffeine and certain
medications prevent the assimilation of different nutrients
in the body. It is possible to establish nutritional programs
that address these problems and that can limit the damage
in the body.
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What is a nutritional depletion?
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Nutritional depletion may be defined by a gradual
decrease in the amount of certain nutrients (vitamins,
minerals, amino acids, for example) present in the body.
Before going into the core of this important subject, it is
necessary to clarify some points. The lines that follow will
help you better understand the role of nutrients and,
especialy, minerals.
Dr. Linus Pauling (1901-1994)
We can’t talk about orthomolecular medicine without
mentioning Dr. Pauling. He is one of only four people, with
Marie Curie, John Bardeen and Frederick Sanger, to
receive two Nobel prizes. In addition, Linus Pauling is the
only one who didn’t share any of his two awards with
another person.
The sentence that made Linus Pauling famous is
" You can trace every sickness, every disease, and every
ailment to a mineral deficiency.”
This sentence alone states, quite simply, how minerals
play a role in our health.
Needs of the human body
Nutrients such as vitamins, amino acids, essential fatty
acids, enzymes, coenzymes and antioxidants are essential
for the proper functioning of the body. These nutrients are
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dependent on minerals, which are only obtained through
our diet. Moreover, the concentration of minerals in our
food depends on the content of the soil in which they are
grown. Thus, if the soils are poor in minerals, so are our
foods, and therefore our body. If the body does not receive
the correct raw materials it needs, health problems and
degenerative diseases occur. Unfortunately, most of the
foods we buy are severely depleted of their nutrients.
Considerations
- Due to declining soil fertility and agricultural food
processing, most people do not get the vitamins and
minerals they need from their food. - Vitamins are needed
for every biochemical activity of the human body, but they
can’t operate without the presence of minerals.
- Minerals are catalysts that enable enzymes to function. -
A deficiency of one mineral may disrupt the entire body
making other minerals ineffective.
- The supply of mineral supplements in the daily diet is
justified when one considers that most fruits and
vegetables are grown in soils deficient in minerals and
moreover, many fruits and vegetables are picked green,
therefore very poor in nutrients.
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Mineral depletion of farmland and Senate
Document # 264
In 1936, Rex Beach presented to the Senate document
#264, which developed the research of Dr. Charles
Northern on the impoverishment of agricultural soils in
this country. By then, the soils of North America were
considered poor in minerals and it was estimated that 99%
of Americans showed mineral deficiencies.
Meanwhile, Dr. William Albrecht (President of the
department of soil science at the University of Missouri),
an expert in soil studies, conducted studies on the calcium
content of soils. The results showed that soil with a
sufficient level of calcium produced plants in greater
quantity and with better quality protein.
Dr. Northern concluded: "The healthier the plant, the
healthier the person". The studies then showed what they
are now confirmed: vegetables, fruits, milk and even
animal products consumed today do not provide the same
rich nutrition as was consumed a century ago.
The overuse of land, acid rain, the abandonment of
fallow combined with the effects of pesticides, herbicides,
water and air pollution, and toxic silage have slowly
drained the soil of its vital components.
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The Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992
This meeting resulted in a formal document that stated
the world’s agricultural soils were deficient in minerals.
The results of this study showed the United States had the
most depleted soils with an average of 85% mineral
depletion over the course of a century. Europe ranked fifth,
with a mineral depletion of 72%.
A plant may produce proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins,
enzymes and other components, but it can not manufacture
minerals. In reality, it needs minerals to manufacture these
components. The way for the plant to get minerals is to tap
into the ground. As the soil quality gets poorer, the less
plants get enriched. In just fifty years of intensive
farming, soils have lost 90% of their biological activity.
Nutritional depletion (reduced quantity)
One of the causes of defects and deficiencies in nutrient
intake of certain drugs that often adds a deficit of use to a
lack of supply. This lack of use is characterized by the
decrease, inhibition of absorption, the decrease in
bioavailability, synthesis, transport, storage, metabolism or
excretion of certain nutrients.
A large number of medical studies (see page 198) have
shown that some of the most prescribed medications (but
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also some non-prescription drugs) are responsible for
disrupting important minerals, vitamins and other nutrients
essential for the proper functioning of the human body.
When we take a drug, we think only to relieve the pain
we feel at that moment, or to correct a condition or
function. We do not believe that we are creating a
deficiency or an imbalance in our body. The fact is that
many pharmaceuticals (prescription and OTC) interfere
with our nutritional balance.
Drugs can affect nutritional status in four ways: - Some
medications can reduce appetite, resulting in a reduction in
the intake of vitamins or minerals.
- They can interfere with nutrient absorption, causing
deficiencies in vitamins and minerals.
Some drugs are endowed with chelating properties vis-à-
vis the minerals and trace elements they contain in a
compound that makes the metal inactive compared to the
enzyme, which depends on its presence.
- They can also alter the way the body uses or carries a
nutrient.
They can increase the elimination of vitamins and minerals,
which are removed more rapidly than they are replaced.
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Diuretics or laxatives are examples of drugs that increase
the elimination of certain nutrients.
What are the long-term consequences?
On the pathophysiological level, nutrient deficiency can
have serious consequences. The use of certain drugs
disrupts the optimal nutritional status, which in turn can
change the course of the disease, interfere with the recovery
and increase the possibility of other health problems. The
nutritional deficiencies related to taking medication
develop gradually and are often not detected until they are
declared. It happens that some irreversible problems
develop.
Some allopathic treatments have side effects due to
chelation thereby blocking the essential enzymatic
reactions: including certain antibiotics, steroids, diuretics
and aspirin, chelate magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron,
selenium, zinc and many others.
The importance of good nutrition is now officially
recognized, but recent surveys show that many people,
whatever their age; do not get the recommended amounts
of essential nutrients. Such behavior may, in the long term,
threaten health. The risks are more immediate for children
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and adolescents, pregnant women and elderly patients with
poor resistance to these nutritional deficiencies.
Many of us know that a severe shortage of vitamin C can
cause scurvy or other serious problems, and a significant
loss of calcium can cause osteoporosis. But what about
nutrient deficiencies? Are they really a problem? Yes. This
is a serious problem; even minor deficiencies can cause
major difficulties.
"Drug-induced nutrient depletion "
The medical term, “drug-induced nutrient depletion”
(nutrient depletion induced by drugs) has become a hot
topic because it has such a vital significance for health
professionals and the public.
This side effect, which is the nutritional depletion, does
not make headlines because it has no obvious or immediate
effect. However, after months or years, the intake of certain
chemical compounds can cause nutritional deficiencies
responsible for diseases and/or the worsening of the disease
you were trying to heal. I do not mean to imply that this
depletion is the cause of your problems; but I am convinced
that the loss of vitamins and nutrients correlates to poor
health, especially when you absorb different medicines that
may additionally impoverish the same nutrient(s).
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These depletions fall into the category of "silent killers".
Indeed, it is true that their often dramatic effects are not
immediate side effects such as digestive disorders,
dizziness, headaches, blackouts, etc.
Many people who are nutritionally deficient because of
their treatment may feel that their problems are new
symptoms or side effects associated with this treatment.
Unfortunately, this can lead these people to consume more
and more drugs, which will only exacerbate the problem.
Each person taking one or more drugs should be advised of
the possibility of potential disruption caused by nutritional
treatment. Depletion due to the drug is real; it's not
something that scientists are trying to prove. It has been
proven in countless studies. Although these studies have
been published for many years, people still suffer
needlessly, simply because this information has not been
sufficiently disseminated.
A person suffering from heart disease or high blood
pressure will probably have insufficient amounts of
coenzyme Q10 and folic acid. Unfortunately, the drugs
commonly prescribed to treat these conditions tend to
reduce these very nutrients. It is possible to think that if the
patient had taken coenzyme Q10 and folic acid; perhaps
they could have avoided the heart disease and high blood
pressure. Thus, millions of people develop serious
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disorders in which nutritional deficiencies play a significant
role. They eventually take medications that often cause a
reduction of these nutrients or other nutrients.
The most commonly used drugs that cause these
disruptions of vitamins and minerals include aspirin,
paracetamol, ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs.
These health problems, which not only cause a decline in
the quality of life, pose a considerable cost to Social
Security, therefore the taxpayer. Huge savings could be
realized each year through simple fixes: a few simple and
inexpensive targeted nutrients required daily to patients
who need to significantly reduce the risk of contracting
certain diseases. One can imagine the millions of dollars
saved on the overall cost of health!
How to take this message?
In any case, do not suspend or stop the treatment
prescribed by your doctor or advised by your pharmacist.
You can, using the index (page 303) find the product you
are looking for and see the page indicated. You will be able
to see which vitamins, minerals or other nutrients have
been depleted by your treatment and you can share this
information with your doctor and/or pharmacist.
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You can also know what your own nutritional status is by
getting a blood or urine analysis performed (see Chapter 7,
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An Overview of some Disrupting
Drug Categories
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I have compiled below a condensed list of some
categories of drugs that can disrupt the proper functioning
of vitamins and minerals in the body.
Antibiotics
As their names suggest, antibiotics are designed to kill
bacteria. Unfortunately, this class of drugs does not
differentiate between good and bad bacteria. Most
antibiotics kill the essential friendly bacteria that live in our
gut, thereby depriving us of their beneficial action.
In recent decades, new technologies have enabled a better
understanding of the beneficial effects of friendly bacteria.
Scientists have discovered that these microorganisms are
involved in many functions such as digestion and the
absorption of nutrients, production of certain vitamins (like
those of group B that help the body to extract energy from
food), the prevention of certain cancers, detoxification of
pollutants and cholesterol metabolism. The most common
friendly bacteria are Lactobacillus acidophilus and
Bifidobacterium (bifidus). These bacteria maintain the
acid-base balance at the correct level, thus enabling the
optimal functioning of enzymes. They slow the growth of
many toxins, providing vital support to the immune system
cells found in the intestines.
Moreover, they normally make a wide variety of vitamins
in the intestinal tract: vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12,
biotin, inositol and vitamin K.
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By interfering with these beneficial bacteria, antibiotics
can also reduce our reserves of vitamin K, important for
blood clotting and distribution of calcium into bones. This
reduction in vitamin K may contribute, among other things,
to osteoporosis. If you are taking antibiotics for a short
period of time and you eat a wide variety of nutritious
foods, you will likely replace these bacteria and probably
not suffer any serious effects. But if you take antibiotics
frequently or over a long period of time, or your diet is not
very nutritious, or if your level of vitamin K is limited, you
may suffer from failure of blood clotting.
Some antibiotics also cause a deficiency in vitamin C,
which can lead to a weakened immune system and increase
the susceptibility to various diseases.
Antibiotics can interfere with absorption of nutrients from
food. For example, tetracyclines can bind to calcium in the
digestive tract, making it very difficult or impossible to use
this vital element. Neomycin may hinder the ability to
absorb more nutrients by damaging the inner lining of the
digestive tract.
Antibiotics can also bind magnesium and thus block a
large number of enzymes dependent on this mineral.
If a person following an antibiotic treatment does not
take additional friendly bacteria, pathogen bacteria have the
opportunity to grow and proliferate. This can cause
additional health problems, such as candidiasis. An
imbalance of the intestinal ecosystem which may cause a
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variety of symptoms and problems that include acne,
diarrhea, constipation, premenstrual syndrome, candidiasis,
chronic infection of the bladder and vagina, food allergies,
bad breath, osteoporosis, anemia, anxiety, and poor
absorption in general.
One patient on antibiotics should take high doses of
probiotics twice daily with meals and two hours apart and
continue one week after stopping treatment.
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Anticonvulsants
Most antiepileptic drugs cause a decrease in calcium
absorption in the intestine. Patients who receive AEDs are
therefore at higher risk of developing calcium deficiency.
Taking calcium will not solve this problem because this
disability is the result of a deficiency in vitamin D, needed
for calcium absorption. This requires that patients take
vitamin D to facilitate calcium absorption and preventing
bone problems like rickets in children and osteoporosis in
adults, but also hypertension, muscle cramps, heart
palpitations, back pain, insomnia and nervous problems.
The class of antiepileptic drugs also causes a loss of folic
acid that can lead to serious health problems, especially
among women.
Folic acid is a precursor of methionine (an essential
amino acid that the body can’t synthesize) among others,
and plays a role in the synthesis of DNA and RNA, the two
molecules that carry our genetics involved in cell
reproduction. Folic Acid is very useful when a cell in the
body requires a fast turnover (blood cells, stomach,
intestines, mouth, skin), and thus during periods such as
childhood and adolescence it is even more critical.
This vitamin is essential for proper brain function as it
allows the synthesis of certain neurotransmitters, primarily
norepinephrine and by extension that of serotonin and
dopamine.
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It regulates the blood count and has very beneficial
effects on all of these elements. An adequate intake of
vitamin B9 and vitamin B12 help prevent iron deficiency
and help your body fight against various infections.
Many studies have shown that there is a close link
between high levels of homocysteine and the risk or the
occurrence of circulatory accident. Homocysteine is a
sulfur amino acid derived from methionine.
Its increase is often a deficiency in cobalamin (vitamin
B12) or folate (vitamin B9). Now, researchers recognize
that we can reduce the risk of accident by acting on the
excess homocysteine. Supplementation with B vitamins
and especially folic acid or vitamin B9, significantly
reduced blood levels of homocysteine.
The folic acid deficiency may also be responsible for
cervical dysplasia (abnormal cells develop on the cervix),
headache, fatigue, loss of hair, diarrhea, nausea, anorexia,
insomnia or even depression.
A folic acid deficiency is also associated with an
increased risk of developing breast cancer or colon.
Anticonvulsants may also cause a metabolic disturbance
of copper, selenium, zinc, sodium or phosphorus, and
vitamins B1, B3, B6 and B12, E and K, biotin, carnitine,
melatonin, and omega 3. (Depending on the molecules:
phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital or valproic acid).
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Chemotherapy Drugs
Millions of patients are undergoing chemotherapy to treat
various cancers and studies show that these patients are
deficient in many nutrients.
Some of these drugs damage the lining of the intestine,
which inhibits the absorption of many nutrients. Some
patients feel a loss of appetite, difficulty chewing or
swallowing, and the inability to taste certain foods. They
may even develop an aversion to certain foods. For some
patients, the absorption of food causes nausea, diarrhea or
vomiting, which exacerbates the loss of vitamins and
minerals. All this may force them to reduce their food
intake and to eat their favorite foods or only the foods they
can tolerate. Chemotherapy may also destroy the cells of
the gastrointestinal tract, making it difficult to absorb the
nutrients available at each meal. Patients undergoing
chemotherapy may therefore suffer from numerous
nutritional deficiencies. It is essential that patients receiving
such treatment ask their oncologist what nutrients they can
take to balance the nutritional losses caused by this therapy.
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Hypolipidemic
There are three sub-classes: statins, fibrates and bile acid
chelating resins.
1 - Statins and coenzyme Q10
The massive use of statins in the United States and
worldwide is due to the belief that lowering cholesterol by
any means will reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease or
stroke. But the new research shows that the link between
cholesterol and cardiovascular disease has been greatly
exaggerated.
Statins have become the dominant class of drugs used to
treat high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and are
among the most prescribed worldwide. Millions of people
in the US take a drug in this class, and millions more will
soon follow suit as educational programs on cholesterol
suggest that even people with normal blood cholesterol
should follow such a treatment.
It is certain that statins reduce cholesterol. They decrease
the action of an enzyme called HMG CoA reductase, which
is the precursor of cholesterol. But this enzyme plays a
different role: it helps to produce a substance called
coenzyme Q10. Thus, while statins reduce cholesterol
production, they also reduce the production of coenzyme
Q10.
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Coenzyme Q10 is a substance similar to a vitamin. It
plays an important role in the functions of the heart and
arteries (blood pressure).
The body can synthesize CoQ10 according to his needs;
however, with age, the production decreases. Patients with
cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure or certain
cancers have low levels of CoQ10. A CoQ10 deficiency
can cause increased blood pressure, heart rate, reduced
production of insulin, a loss of energy or a weakened
immune system. A CoQ10 deficiency primarily affects the
heart and cardiovascular system.
Over the past twenty years, international studies on
statins and CoQ10 have focused on the necessity of this
coenzyme in proper heart functions. Coenzyme Q10 has
another function that makes it essential for the proper
functioning of the cardiovascular system. It is a powerful
antioxidant that slows the oxidation of LDL cholesterol
(known as "bad cholesterol").
When LDL is oxidized, it is more likely to affect the
arteries and cause cardiovascular problems that can lead to
a heart attack, stroke or other problems.
This shows that Coenzyme Q10 is essential for the proper
functioning of the heart. Unfortunately, those taking statins
will see their rate of CoQ10 decline over the months.
In 2002, an article published in the Journal of the AMA
(American Medical Association) indicated that the daily
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intake of 20 milligrams of statins reduce the rate of CoQ10
by 22%. Knowing that most of these drugs are dosed at 20
or 40% (there is even an 80%), you can imagine the amount
of loss of CoQ10 produced by this class of drug.
Other studies have shown that the higher the dose of
statin, the greater the loss of CoQ10 increases. This effect
would be less in a patient in good health or in a relatively
young person whose body produces a good amount of
CoQ10; however, for people over 40 who have already
heart problems and need a significant amount of CoQ10,
the action of statins may be harmful. The reduction of
CoQ10 will not send you to the hospital immediately.
Depending on your age and your heart health, months,
maybe even years will pass before you feel the effects of
reduced CoQ10. Sooner or later, all persons taking these
drugs will be affected.
It is therefore not surprising that some scientists have
called on the FDA to require pharmaceutical manufacturers
of these drugs to register on their labels that these drugs
cause a loss of CoQ10, reminding physicians of the
usefulness of CoQ10 supplement.
I am not saying that statins are bad. They have helped
many people and should be prescribed when necessary. In
contrast, people taking this class of drugs should ask their
doctor or their pharmacist if they think fit for them to take
coenzyme Q10.
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2 – Fibrates
This sub-class of drugs increases the loss of the powerful
antioxidant, vitamin E. Vitamin E protects cells from free
radicals and without it; there is an increase in the
devastation caused by free radicals, which accelerate aging.
An immediate consequence of a vitamin E deficiency is the
increase in LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), which
accelerates the process of atherosclerosis. Fibrates cause
deficiencies in vitamin B12, which leads to, fatigue, an
overall feeling of weakness and elevated homocysteine
levels (which significantly increases the risk of
cardiovascular disease).
If a B12 deficiency is not corrected, neurological damage
may occur.
Fibrates also disrupt the metabolism of copper, which
can result in anemia, fatigue, problems in the tissue and
high cholesterol. Zinc may also be disrupted, causing a
decrease in immune function, loss of taste and smell as well
as disorders of sexual function in men and women. Finally,
as statins, fibrates may be responsible for a loss of
coenzyme Q10.
3 - Bile acid chelating resins
Colestyramine is less used today. This molecule inhibits
the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines and at the
same time, it also inhibits the absorption of several
nutrients. For patients who undergo treatment with
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cholestyramine, it is recommended they take a nutritional
supplement several hours before taking the medication.
This allows nutrients to be absorbed before the drug arrives
in the intestines.
Colestyramine disrupts many different minerals: calcium,
iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamins A, D, E,
K, B12, beta carotene, folic acid and omega 3.
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Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives cause a loss of three B vitamins
required for homocysteine metabolism. A common amino
acid called methionine is converted in the body into a
dangerous chemical called homocysteine, a toxic substance
capable of altering the walls of arteries. When levels of
vitamin B12, folic acid and vitamin B6 are adequate,
homocysteine is quickly converted into non-toxic amino
acids. A deficiency of these vitamins causes an elevation of
homocysteine, which damages the arteries and promotes
the deposition of atheroma plaques.
Any increase of homocysteine, no matter how small,
increases the risk of atherosclerosis, one cause of heart
disease. Here again, this is called "the silent killer". A
person will show no symptoms until the arteries are 90%
clogged. This greatly increases the risk of heart attack,
stroke, hypertension and the development of Alzheimer's
disease.
Vitamin B6 is necessary for the conversion of tryptophan
to serotonin.
A deficiency of serotonin in the brain is strongly
associated with problems of depression. In addition,
serotonin is converted to melatonin (the hormone that
controls sleep). Because a deficiency of vitamin B6 inhibits
the synthesis of serotonin, it also reduces the amount of
melatonin that can be produced in the brain.
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Oral contraceptives reduce the level of vitamin B12,
which can cause anemia, fatigue and depression. Vitamin
B1 is also affected by oral contraceptives. This deficiency
may cause irritability, depression, memory loss, muscle
weakness and edema.
Women who take oral contraceptives should seriously
consider this loss in nutrients and taking nutritional
supplements tailored to avoid serious health problems that
may take years to develop. This class of drugs is also
responsible for a loss of calcium, magnesium, selenium,
zinc, folic acid and vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C and E.
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Hormone replacement therapy
In addition to their effects on calcium, selenium, folic
acid, tyrosine and vitamins B1, B3, B6, B12, C and E,
estrogen causes a depletion of magnesium, which may be
responsible for arrhythmia, hypertension, heart palpitations
and other cardiovascular problems.
This loss of magnesium can also cause muscle cramps,
anxiety, nervousness, insomnia, premenstrual syndrome
and an increased risk of osteoporosis.
For women taking estrogen-containing agents, the loss of
magnesium requires closer attention. Indeed, it is common
that two factors appear together and aggravate the problem.
On one hand, estrogens cause a loss of magnesium and on
the other; many women take calcium to prevent
osteoporosis. But taking calcium without magnesium
increases the problems associated with the loss of
magnesium because calcium and magnesium work in pairs
and the ratio between these minerals is very important. For
example, calcium and magnesium control the mechanism
of blood clotting: an excess of calcium increases the
coagulation while magnesium thins the blood to prevent
blood clotting. A deficiency of magnesium combined with
an excess of calcium increases the likelihood of clot
formation.
Calcium and magnesium also regulate muscle
contraction: Calcium participates in muscle contraction
while magnesium relaxes them.
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Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Regular NSAIDS (generally COX-1 and COX-2
Inhibitors) work by inhibiting the production of
prostaglandins (fatty-acids derivatives known for their
inflammation and immune response effects).
One of the roles of prostaglandins is to keep the lining of
the stomach intact. Therefore, blocking Cox-1 can cause
ulcers and bleeding. COX-2 inhibitors were discovered
later, as a way of treating inflammation without the side
effects. The selective COX-2 inhibitors block only the
COX-2. However, blocking only COX-2 does not eliminate
the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Moreover, the fact of
blocking COX-2 affects the clotting of blood and the
flexibility of blood vessels, which increases the risk of
heart disease. We now know that COX-2 inhibitors may
increase cardiovascular risk. Since this discovery, many
anti-inflammatory drugs have been implicated as probable
instigators of heart disease.
The research clearly shows that aspirin and other
NSAIDs (including selective inhibitor of COX-2, Celebrex)
deplete the body of folic acid.
Another negative effect of NSAIDs is that they inhibit the
action of enzymes needed in the creation of cartilage. This
would mean that the drug used to relieve discomfort related
to osteoarthritis actually accelerates the progression of this
disease!
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Gout
These treatments may cause an alteration of the intestinal
mucosa, which hinders the absorption of nutrients and
increases their excretion. Sodium, potassium, calcium,
magnesium and phosphorus are the main minerals affected
during these treatments.
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Laxatives
1 – Mineral Oil
Mineral oil absorbs fat-soluble vitamins (ADEK) and beta-
carotene, which prevents them from being absorbed by the
body. Mineral oil accelerates the movement of the intestine,
thereby reducing the time for digestion and absorption of
nutrients. By partially covering the surface of the intestines,
the paraffin forms a barrier that prevents the digestion and
absorption of certain minerals like calcium and phosphorus
and alters their metabolism by interfering with the
absorption of vitamin D. In addition, mineral oil coats the
food particles and further prevents their complete
absorption through the intestinal wall.
2 – Bisacodyl
This substance causes a loss of potassium, which may lead
to symptoms such as tetany, muscle weakness, fatigue,
irregular heartbeat, increased thirst, edema, constipation,
confusion, and nervous disorder.
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Antidiabetic
Malabsorption of vitamin B12 is a well-known
complication of biguanide therapy due to the depression of
intrinsic factor secretion. Intrinsic factor (Factor of Castle)
is a glycoprotein secreted by certain cells of the stomach,
which is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12 in the
ileum (part of the small intestine). A lack of intrinsic factor
leads to pernicious anemia and vitamin B12 deficiency,
which can cause anemia and brain and nervous system
(neurological) problems.
A U.S. study shows that diabetics on metformin have an
average of 50% less vitamin B12 in their systems than
those people not taking the active ingredient. The longer
the treatment and the higher the dose, the greater the loss of
Vitamin B12.
Metformin may also deplete the body of coenzyme Q10, an
antioxidant and vascular protective.
In the section above on oral contraceptives, I have
discussed the problems caused by deficiencies in vitamin B
and their effects on the elevated homocysteine. It seems
that high homocysteine, particularly in people with
diabetes, leads to nerve damage, which causes a variety of
pains, tingling sensations and even blindness. It was also
found with venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
By regulating the low levels of vitamins B6, B12 and
folic acid, we can reduce homocysteine levels and the risk
of heart attack and stroke.
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Antiulcer
The stomach produces hydrochloric acid (HCl) and
enzymes that, helped by the powerful work of the stomach
wall, break down the foods we eat. The mushy substance
that results from this breakdown is called, chyme.
When food is left too long in the stomach, it returns a
portion of the chyme into the esophagus causing a burning
sensation. It appears that reduced acid production can
paradoxically increase the risk of heartburn and reflux.
Many people who are hypochlorhydria no longer
manufacture enough acid to break down their food
properly, which causes them heartburn. Because the
symptoms are similar to those of an overproduction of acid,
they are treated with drugs that reduce the acidity. Low
stomach acid reduces the body's ability to extract nutrients
from food and to reduce or buffer the acid with antacids
accentuates this problem, leading to malnutrition. Low
levels of acid in the stomach (either due to a low
production of acid or due to acid-lowering drugs) reduce
the stomach’s intrinsic factor (factor of Castle) which is
needed to absorb vitamin B12. Studies have uncovered a
link between the use of antacids and memory loss. A lack
of vitamin B12 appears to be the reason.
Antacids containing aluminum can combine with
phosphates in the intestine and prevent its absorption,
resulting in a deficiency in phosphorus.
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To compensate for the loss, the body releases calcium and
phosphorus from the bones, which can cause bone
problems like osteoporosis or osteomalacia (bone
softening).
The action of these drugs neutralizes stomach acid, which
can relieve pain associated with heartburn and other
functional gastrointestinal disorders. However, stomach
acid is essential for the absorption of many nutrients such
as folic acid. A folic acid deficiency can cause anemia,
fatigue, diarrhea, nausea and headaches. The folic acid
deficiency is also associated with increased risk of breast
and colorectal cancers. Therefore, prolonged use of drugs
to buffer or reduce digestive acids might substantially
affect the levels of important nutrients.
This book is not intended to be an anti-pharmaceutical
read. I am not opposed to the medications that have proven
helpful to millions of people or to the doctors who
prescribe them. Over the counter medicines exist to
alleviate and/or treat peoples’ sicknesses and discomfort.
However, I think it is important to remember that all
medications have side effects and that some of these
negative side effects can be greatly reduced or even
eliminated. Taking medicine is often necessary but not
always sufficient by itself. In order to get the most out of
your medicines and help your body help itself, we have to
know what exactly is happening in the healing process.
Tempering the down side of pharmaceutical drugs with
naturally existing minerals, nutrients and vitamin
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supplements completes the recipe for healing and long term
health.
In the following pages, you will know which medicines are
depriving your body of nutrients, which losses are caused
by what medicines and how to prevent or treat these side
effects by selecting the appropriate food or metabolic
regulation complex that’s missing.
Nutrients and other substances in danger
Over thirty substances essential to good health, including
vitamins, minerals and derivatives, have their actions
disrupted by certain medications. The problems, some more
severe than others, may develop rapidly or not for several
years.
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
melatonin and vitamin C.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Immune System
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1).
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• Etifoxine (Stresam)
• Flurazepam (Dalmadorm, Dalmane)
• Halazepam (Alapryl, Paxipam, Pacinone)
• Loflazepate (Meilax, Ronlax, Victan)
• Lorazepam (Apo-Lorazepam, Ativan, Novo-
Lorazem, Nu-Loraz)
• Midazolam (Dormicum, Hypnovel, Versed)
• Nordazepam (Stilny, Madar, Vegesan, Calmday)
• Oxazepam (Alepam, Apo-Oxazepam, Medopam,
Murelax, Noripam, Novoxapam, Ox-Pam, Purata,
Serax, Serepax)
• Prazepam (Centrac, Centrax, Demetrin, Lysanxia,
Mono Demetrin, Pozapam, Prasepine, Prazene,
Reapam, Trepidan)
• Quazepam (Doral, Dormalin)
• Temazepam (Apo-Temazepam, Gen-Temazepam,
Nu-Temazepam, PMS-Temazepam, Ratio-
temazepam, Restoril, Teva-Temazepam)
• Tetrazepam (Clinoxan, Epsipam, Myolastan,
Musaril, Relaxam, Spasmorelax)
• Triazolam (Apo-Triazo, Gen-Triazolam, Halcion,
Hypam, Novo-Triolam, Nu-Triazo, Trilam)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, melatonin, biotin, folic acid, vitamin D and
vitamin K.
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Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organes et function potentially at risk* :
Heart, pancreas, colon, thyroid, sexual glands
(ovaries/ testicles), bladder and immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain nutrients disrupted.
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or increase
your needs or interfere with the metabolism of vitamin B1,
vitamin B6, phosphorus and potassium.
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Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, colon, lungs, thyroid, bladder and nervous
system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1).
• Arformoterol (Brovana)
• Bitolterol (Tornalate)
• Formoterol (Atock, Atimos Modulite, Foradil
Aerolizer, Oxeze, Perforomist)
• Isoproterenol (Duo-Medihaler, Isuprel HCl, Isuprel
Mistometer, Medihaler-Iso)
• Levalbuterol (Xopenex, Xopenex Concentrate,
Xopenex HFA)
• Metaproterenol (Alotec, Alupent, Metaprel,
Novasmasol)
• Pirbuterol (Maxair, Maxair Autohaler)
• Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus, Serevent)
• Terbutaline (Brethaire, Brethine, Bricanyl,
Terbulin)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, estomac, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual gland (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestine, immune system and nervous
system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1).
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Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, folic acid, vitamin
B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12,
vitamin C and vitamin E.
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Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, estomac, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual gland (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestine, immune system and nervous
system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1).
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
magnesium
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, estomac, colon, sexual gland
(ovaries/testicles), bladder, small intestine, immune
system and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance :
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1).
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Warning: Some oncologists ask not to take supplements
during treatment they prescribe. If you are undergoing
chemotherapy, ask your oncologist what he/she allows you
to take.
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
vitamin E.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart and Immune System
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
• Cisplatin (Cisplatin, Cisplatinum, Cisdiammine-
dichloroplatinum (CDDP), Platinol, Platinol-AQ)
• Carboplatin (Paraplatin, Carboplatin Novaplus)
• Ifosfamide (Ifex, Mitoxana)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
acetyl-L-carnitine, L-carnitine, propionyl L-carnitine,
zinc, magnesium, potassium and vitamie E.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, estomac, colon, liver, gall bladder,
thyroid, sexual gland (ovaries/testicles), kidneys, bladder,
small intestine, immune system and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Warning: Some oncologists ask not to take supplements
during treatment they prescribe. If you are undergoing
chemotherapy, ask your oncologist what he/she allows you
to take.
Dexrazoxane (Totect, Zinecard)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
zinc.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, liver, gall bladder, thyroid,
sexual gland (ovaries/testicles), kidneys, bladder, small
intestine and immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Warning: Some oncologists ask not to take supplements
during treatment they prescribe. If you are undergoing
chemotherapy, ask your oncologist what he/she allows you
to take.
• Doxorubicin (Adriamycin, Adriamycin PFS,
Adriamycin RDF, Caelyx, Rubex)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or increase
your needs or interfere with the metabolism of vitamin B2 and
vitamin E.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart and immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Warning: Some oncologists ask not to take supplements
during treatment they prescribe. If you are undergoing
chemotherapy, ask your oncologist what he/she allows you
to take.
• Fluorouracil (Adrucil, Carac, Efudex, Fluoroplex)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
niacin, nicotinamide, vitamin B1 and vitamin E.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, immune system and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Warning: Some oncologists ask not to take supplements
during treatment they prescribe. If you are undergoing
chemotherapy, ask your oncologist what he/she allows you
to take.
• Mercaptopurine (Purinethol)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
niacin and nicotinamide.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Warning: Some oncologists ask not to take supplements
during treatment they prescribe. If you are undergoing
chemotherapy, ask your oncologist what he/she allows you
to take.
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin E, folic acid and beta-
carotene.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancréas, colon, lungs, thyroid, sexual glands
(ovaries/testicles), bladder and nervous system.
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*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, beta
carotene, folic acid, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E,
vitamin K, vitamin B12 and Omega 3.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, estomac, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual gland (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestine, immune system and nervous
system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins."
• Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
• Cerivastatin (Baycol, Lipobay)
• Fluvastatin (Canef, Lescol, Lescol XL, Vastin)
• Lovastatin (Advicor, Altocor, Altoprev, Mevacor)
• Pitavastatin (Livalo)
• Pravastatin (Pravachol, Selektine)
• Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
• Simvastatin (Apo-Simvastatin, Co Simvastatin,
Mylan-Simvastatin, pms-Simvastatin, Ratio-
Simvastatin, Riva Simvastatin, Sandoz Simvastatin,
Simcard, Simcor, Simlup, Simvacor, Taro-
Simvastatin, Teva-Simvastatin, Vytorin, Zocor)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
coenzyme Q10, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin E and
folic acid.
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Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, colon, immune system and nervous
system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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Fibric acid derivatives
• Bezafibrate (Bezalip)
• Clofibrate (Atromid-S)
• Fenofibrate (Apo-Fenofibrate Antara, Fenocor-67,
Fenogal, Fenoglide, Lipanthyl, Lipidil, Lipofen,
Lofibra, Mylan-Fenofibrate Micro, Novo-
Fenofibrate Micro, Novo-Fenofibrate-S , Nu-
Fenofibrate, PMS-Fenofibrate Micro, ratio-
Fenofibrate, Supralip, TriCor, Triglide)
• Fenofibric acid (Trilipix, Fibricor)
• Gemfibrozil (Apo-Gemfibrozil, Dom-Gemfibrozil,
Gemfibrozil, Gen-Fibro, Jezil, Lopid, Mylan-
Gemfibrozil, Nu-Gemfibrozil, PMS-Gemfibrozil,
Phl-Gemfibrozil, Riva-Gemfibrozil, Teva-
Gemfibrozil)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
copper, zinc, vitamin E, vitamin B12 and coenzyme Q10.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, estomac, liver, gall bladder, thyroid,
sexual gland (ovaries/testicles), kidneys, bladder, small
intestine and immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Antihyperlipidemic combinations
• Amlodipine+ Atorvastatin (Caduet, Envacar)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Potassium, coenzyme Q10, vitamin B6, vitamin B12,
vitamin D, vitamin E and folic acid.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, colon, lungs, bladder, immune
system, and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, potassium, sodium and vitamin D.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, colon, thyroid, sexual gland
(ovaries/testicles) and bladder.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
• Mineral Oil (Agoral, Haley’s M-O, Kondremul,
Liqui-Doss)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, beta-
carotene, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, estomac, colon, lungs, thyroid, sexual
glands (ovaries/testicles), bladder, small intestine,
immune system and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
Dr. Philippe Moser
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
11S
DEPRESSION
Tricyclic Antidepressants
• Amoxapine (Asendin, Asendis, Defanyl, Demolox,
Moxadil)
• Amitryptiline (Elavil, Endep, Laroxyl, Lentizol
Sarotex, Tryptizol, Vanatrip)
• Clomipramine (Anafranil, Apo-Clomipramine, Gen-
Clomipramine)
• Desipramine (Apo-Desipramine, Norpramin, Nu-
Desipramine, Pertofane, PMS-Desipramine)
• Doxepin (Adapine, Aponal, Deptran, Silenor,
Sinequan, Sinquan, Xepin, Zonalon)
• Imipramine (Antideprin, Apo-Imipramine, Deprimin
Deprinol, Depsonil, Dynaprin, Eupramin,
Imipramil, Irmin, Janimine, Melipramin, Norfranil,
Nu-Trimipramine, Surplix, Tofranil, Tofranil-PM)
• Maprotiline (Deprilept, Ludiomil, Psymion)
• Nortriptyline (Allergon, Apo-Nortriptylline, Aventyl,
Gen-Nortriptyline, Noriten, Norpress, Nortrilen,
Norventyl, Nu-Nortriptyline, Pamelor, PMS-
Nortriptyline, Sensoval, Teva-Nortriptyline)
• Protriptyline (Vivactil)
• Trimipramine (Nu-Trimipramine, Rhotrimine,
Stangyl, Surmontil, Trimip)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
sodium, coenzyme Q10 and vitamin B2.
Dr. Philippe Moser
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas and immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
sodium and melatonin.
Dr. Philippe Moser
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Vitamin B6.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Pancreas and immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Modecate, Moditen, Moditen Enanthate Injection,
Omca, Permitil, PMS-Fluphenazine, Prolixin,
Prolixin Decanoate, Prolixin Enanthate, Sediten,
Dr. Philippe Moser
Selecten, Senivol, Sinqualone, Sinqualone
Deconoate, Sinqualone Enanthate, Trancin)
• Mesoridazine (Serentil)
• Perphenazine (Trilafon)
• Prochlorperazine (Buccastem, Compazine,
Compazine spansule, Compro, Phenotil, Stemetil,
Stemzine)
• Promethazine (Adgan, Anergan 50, Antinaus 50,
Atosil, Avomine, Fargan, Farganesse, Lergigan,
Phenadoz, Phenergan, Promethegan, Prothiazine,
Receptozine, Romergan)
• Thiethylperazine (Torecan)
• Thioridazine (Mellaril, Mellaril-S, Thioril)
• Trifluoperazine (Eskazine, Eskazinyl, Jatroneural,
Modalina, Stelazine, Terfluzine, Trifluoperaz,
Triftazin)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
coenzyme Q10, melatonin and vitamin B2.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas and immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Butyrophenone
• Droperidol (Dridol, Droleptan, Inapsine)
• Haloperidol (Apo-Haloperidol, Aloperidin,
Bioperidolo, Brotopon, Dozic, Duraperidol Einalon
S, Eukystol, Haldol, Haldol decaonate, Haldol LA,
Haloperidol Sandoz, Haloperidol Apotex, Halosten,
Keselan, Linton, Peluces, Serenace, Serenase,
Sigaperidol, Teva-Haloperidol)
• Lenperone (Elanone-V)
• Melperone (Burnil, Buronil, Eunerpan)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
sodium, coenzyme Q10, melatonin and vitamin E.
Dr. Philippe Moser
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas and immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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Antimanic
Lithium (Carbolith, Duralith, Eskalith, Eskalith-CR,
Lithane, Lithizine, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs, PMS-
Lithium Carbonate)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Inositol
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Liver and nervous system
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Dr. Philippe Moser
DIABETES
ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS
Non - Sulfonylureas
• Metformin (ActoPlus Met, ActoPlus Met XR, Apo-
Metformin, Avandamet, CO-Metformin, Fortamet,
Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glucovance,
Glumetza, Glycon, Janumet, Metaglip, Mylan-
Metformin, Novo-Metformin, Nu-Metformin, PMS-
Metformin, Prandimet, Ran-Metformin, Ratio-
Metformin, Sandoz Metformin, Riomet, Teva-
Metformin)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin D, coenzyme
Q10 and folic acid.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, colon, lungs, immune and nervous
system .
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
The Cure for your Cure
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
coenzyme Q10 and vitamin B12.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
12S
GOUT
ANTIGOUT agents
• Probenecid (Benemid, Col-benemid)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
potassium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, beta-carotene
and vitamine B12.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, colon, lungs, thyroid, sexual glands
(ovaries/testicles), bladder and nervous system.
* Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Dr. Philippe Moser
• Colchicine (Colchicine-Odan, Colcrys)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium,
beta-carotene, folic acid and vitamin B12.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, thyroid, sexual
glands (ovaries et testicles), bladder, small intestin,
immune system and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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HEART DISEASES
CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES
• Digoxin (Digitek, Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and vitamin
B1.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, thyroid, sexual
glands (ovaries/testicle), bladder, small intestine, immune
system and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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HYPERTENSION (High Blood Pressure)
1- Antiadrenergic centrally acting agents
• Clonidine (Apo-Clonidine, Catapres, Catapres-
TTS-1, Catapres-TTS-2, Catapres-TTS-3, Dixarit,
Duraclon, Nu-Clonidine, Teva-Clonidine)
• Guanabenz (Wytensin)
• Guanfacine (Intuniv, Tenex)
• Methyldopa (Aldomet, Aldoril, Dopamet, Dopegyt)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Coenzyme Q10 and vitamin B12.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, immune system and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Coenzyme Q10.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas and immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
Dr. Philippe Moser
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Coenzyme Q10, melatonin and chrome.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, immune system and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Potassium et de la Vitamine D.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart and bladder
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
zinc and sodium.
Dr. Philippe Moser
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancréas, stomach, liver, gall bladder, thyroid,
sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys, bladder, small
intestine and immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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Angiotensin II inhibitors
• Candesartan (Amias, Atacand, Blopress, Ratacand)
• Eprosartan (Eprozar, Teveten)
• Irbesartan (Aprovel, Avapro, Karvea)
• Losartan (Cozaar)
• Olmesartan (Benicar, Olmetec, Olmy, Olvance)
• Telmisartan (Micardis, Targit, Temax)
• Valsartan (Angiotan, Diovan, Valtan, Valzaar)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, sodium and
coenzyme Q10.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestine, immune system and nervous
system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
Dr. Philippe Moser
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Ask your doctor to treat the loss of sodium.
Calcium channel blockers + Angiotensin II inhibitors
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, sodium,
coenzyme Q10 and vitamin D.
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Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestine, immune system and nervous
system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
• Amlodipine + Benazepril (Lotrel)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
potassium, zinc, sodium and vitamin D
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, liver, gall bladder, thyroid,
sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys, bladder, small
intestine and immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Ask your doctor to treat the loss of sodium.
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Calcium channel blockers + HMG-CoA reductase
inhibitors
Amlodipine + Atorvastatin (Caduet, Envacar)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Potassium, Co enzyme Q10, vitamin B6, B9, B12, D, E.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1)
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, colon, lungs, bladder, immune system
and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Ask your doctor to treat the loss of sodium.
Dr. Philippe Moser
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
• Amiloride (Apo-Amiloride, Midamor)
• Triamterene (Dyrenium)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, magnesium, zinc, sodium, folic acid and
Coenzyme Q10.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestine, immune system and nervous
system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Ask your doctor to treat the loss of sodium.
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• Spironolactone (Aldactone, Berlactone, Novo-
Spiroton, Spiractin, Spirotone, Teva-
Spironolactone, Verospiron)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
magnesium, sodium and phosphorus.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, thyroid, sexual
glands (ovaries/testicles), bladder, small intestine,
immune system and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Ask your doctor to treat the loss of sodium.
Dr. Philippe Moser
Loop diuretics
• Bumetanide (Bumex)
• Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin, Sodium Edecrin)
• Furosemide (Aisemide, Apo-Furosemide, Beronald,
Desdemin, Discoid, Diural, Diurapid, Dryptal,
Durafurid, Errolon, Eutensin, Flusapex, Frusetic,
Frusid, Fulsix, Fuluvamide, Furesis, Furix, Furo-
Puren, Furosedon, Frudix, Hydro-rapid, Impugan,
Katlex, Lasilix, Lasix, Lodix, Lowpston,
Macasirool, Mirfat, Nicorol, Odemase, Oedemex,
pms-Furosemide, Profemin, Rosemide, Rusyde,
Salix, Teva-Furosemide, Trofurit, Uremide, Urex)
• Torsemide (Demadex)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium,
zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B6 and vitamin C.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestine, immune system and nervous
system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
The Cure for your Cure
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, sodium and
coenzyme Q10.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, liver, gall bladder,
thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys, bladder,
small intestin, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Ask your doctor to treat the loss of sodium.
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Thiazide Diuretics + Beta-blockers
• Chlorthalidone + Metoprolol (Logroton)
• Chlorthalidone + Atenolol (Tenoretic 100,
Tenoretic 50)
• Hydrochlorothiazide + Bisoprolol (Ziac)
• Hydrochlorothiazide + Metoprolol (Lopressor
HCT)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc,
Coenzyme Q 10 and melatonin.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestine, immune system and nervous
system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
Dr. Philippe Moser
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, sodium and
coenzyme Q10.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestine, immune system and nervous
system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Ask your doctor to treat the loss of sodium.
Dr. Philippe Moser
Thiazide Diuretics + Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
Inhibitors
• Hydrochlorothiazide + Benazepril (Lotensin HCT)
• Hydrochlorothiazide + Captopril (Capozide)
• Hydrochlorothiazide + Enalapril (Vaseretic)
• Hydrochlorothiazide + Fosinopril (Monopril HCT)
• Hydrochlorothiazide + Lisinopril (Apo-Lisinopril
HCTZ, Mylan-Lisinopril HCTZ, Prinzide, Sandoz-
Lisinopril, Teva-Lisinopril HCTZ, Zestoretic)
• Hydrochlorothiazide + Quinapril (Accuretic,
Quinaretic)
• Hydrochlorothiazide + Ramipril (Altace HCT)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
zinc, magnesium, potassium, sodium and Coenzyme Q10.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, liver, gall bladder,
thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys, bladder,
small intestine, immune system and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Ask your doctor to treat the loss of sodium.
Calcium channel blockers + Thiazide diuretics +
Angiotensin II inhibitors
• Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide + Valsartan
(Exforge HCT)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, sodium,
vitamin D and coenzyme Q10.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestine, immune and nervous system.
Dr. Philippe Moser
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
magnesium, calcium, zinc, potassium, sodium, folic acid
and coenzyme Q10.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
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Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestine, immune system and nervous
system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Ask your doctor to treat the loss of sodium.
• Hydrochlorothiazide + Spironolactone (Aldactazide,
Aldactazide 25, Aldactazide 50, Teva-
Spironolactone HCTZ)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
magnesium, calcium, zinc, potassium, sodium and
coenzyme Q10.
Dr. Philippe Moser
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, liver, gall bladder,
thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys, bladder,
small intestine, immune system and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Ask your doctor to treat the loss of sodium.
1SS
HYPOTHYROIDISM
Thyroid Hormones
• Levothyroxine (Eltroxin, Levo-T, Levothroid,
Levoxyl, Novothyrox, PMS-Levothyroxine,
Synthroid, Unithroid)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
iron and calcium.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, colon, liver, gall bladder, thyroid,
sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), bladder and immune
system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Lactobacillus acidophilus, bifidobacterium bifidum
potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, sodium, beta
carotene, folic acid, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2,
vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin
K biotin and inositol.
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Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles),
kidneys, bladder, small intestin, immune and nervous
system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Lactobacillus acidophilus, bifidobacterium bifidum
potassium, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, K, biotin and
inositol.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, liver, gall bladder and nervous
system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Lactobacillus acidophilus, bifidobacterium bifidum, fer,
zinc, potassium de la vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3,
vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin K, biotin and inositol.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancréas, stomach, liver, gall bladder, thyroid,
sexual glands (ovaries’testicles), kidneys, bladder,
immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Lactobacillus acidophilus, bifidobacterium bifidum,
potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin
B6, vitamin B12, vitamin K, biotin and inositol.
Dr. Philippe Moser
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, liver, bladder and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Lactobacillus acidophilus, bifidobacterium bifidum
potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, folic acid,
vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin
B12, vitamin C, vitamin K, biotin and inositol.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestin, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate foi nutiient losses causeu by these uiugs, you
shoulu establish a tieatment plan with youi uoctoi oi
phaimacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foous that contain the nutiients
affecteu¡uiminisheu. (Please iefei to Appenuix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism
Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum
calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorus,
selenium, sodium, zinc, beta carotene, vitamin A, vitamin
B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12,
vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, biotin and inositol.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestin, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum folic
acid, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6,
vitamin B12, vitamin K, biotin and inositol.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Pancreas, colon, lungs, liver and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum
calcium, fer, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3,
vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin K, biotin and inositol.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, liver, gall bladder,
thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys, bladder,
small intestin, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum
(bifidus) folic acid and vitamin K.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Colon, Small intestin, immune and nervous system .
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, de la vitamine B3, vitamine B6 et de la vitamine D.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, colon, thyroid, sexual glands
(ovaries/testicles), bladder, and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, thyroid, sexual
glands (ovaries/testicles), bladder, small intestin, immune
and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, chromium, magnesium, potassium, selenium,
zinc, folic acid, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12,
vitamin C, vitamin D and vitamin K.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestin, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
• Betamethasone (Alphatrex, Beben, Betacort,
Betaderm, Betatrex, Beta-Val, Betnovate,
Celestoderm, Celestone, Dermabet, Diprolene,
Diprosone, Ectosone, Lotrisone, Luxid, Maxivate,
Metaderm, Novobetamet, Occlucort, Prevex,
Solupsan, Teladar, Topilene, Topisone, Uticort,
Valisone, Valnac)
• Budesonide (Entocort EC, Pulmicort, Rhinocort,
Rhinocort Aqua, Rhinosol, Symbicort)
• Cortivazol
• Dexamethasone (Aeroseb-Dex, AK-Dex, Apo-
Dexamethasone, Baycadron, Decadron, Decadron
Ocumeter, Dexacen-4, Decaspray, Dexacort
Phosphate in Turbinaire, Dexamethasone Intensol,
Dexasol, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Dexpak,
Maxidex, Ocu-Dex, Ozurdex, PMS-Dexamethasone,
ratio-Dexamethasone, Sofradex, Solurex, Solurex
LA, Taperpak)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium,
zinc, folic acid, vitamin A, B6, C, D and vitamin K.
Dr. Philippe Moser
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestin, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
• Flunisolide (AeroBid, Apo-Flunisolide, Nasalide,
Nasarel, pms-Flunisolide, Rhinalar)
• Fluticasone (Apo-Fluticasone, Avamys, Cutivate,
Flonase, Flovent, ratio-Fluticasone)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, magnesium, potassium, selenium, zinc, folic
acid, vitamin A, vitamin B6, C, D K and melatonin.
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Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, colon, lungs, thyroid and bladder.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, magnesium, potassium, selenium, zinc, folic
acid, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C and vitamin D.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestin, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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• Prednisone (Cordrol, Deltasone, Liquid Pred,
Meticorten, Orasone, Panasol-S, Prednicen-M,
Prednicot, Sterapred, Sterapred DS)
• Prednisolone (Bubbli-Pred, Cotolone, Delta-Cortef,
Econopred, Econopred Plus, Flo-Pred, Hydeltrasol,
Inflamase ForteKey, Inflamase Mild, Millipred,
Millipred DP, Nor-Pred, Omnipred, Orapred,
Orapred ODT, Pedia Pred, Predacort 50,
Predalone 50, Predate-50, Pred Forte, Pred Ject
50, Pred Mild, Prednisol, Prelone)
• Methylprednisolone (A-Methapred, Cadista, Depo
Medrol, Depoject, Depopred, Duralone,
Medralone, Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, Methyl-
Prednisolone Dose pak, Solu-Medrol)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, selenium,
zinc, folic acid, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12,
vitamin C, vitamin D and vitamin K.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder thyroid, sexual glands, (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestine, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
Dr. Philippe Moser
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, magnesium, potassium, selenium, zinc, folic
acid, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D and
vitamin K.
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Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestin, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Iron, folic acid, vitamin C and melatonin.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, colon, lungs, thyroid, immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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Selective COX-2 inhibitors (Coxibs)
• Celecoxib (Celebra, Celebrex, Onsenal)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
potassium, sodium, folic acid and vitamin B3.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, colon, lungs, thyroid, immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Dr. Philippe Moser
3- Aspirin and Salicylates
(Acuprin, Apo-Asa, Apo-Asen, Arthrinol, Arthrisin, Astrin,
Arthritis Pain, Aspergum Cherry, Aspergum Orginal, Aspir 81,
Aspir-Low, Aspirin Lite Coat, Aspirin Low Dose, Aspirin Low
Strength, Aspiritab, Bayer Aspirin, Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength
Plus, Bayer Aspirin Regimen, Bayer Aspirin Sugar Free, Bayer
Aspirin with Calcium, Bayer Childrens Aspirin, Bayer Low
Strength, Bayer Plus, Buffered Aspirin, Bufferin, Bufferin
Arthritis Strength, Bufferin Extra Strength, Easprin, Ecotrin,
Ecotrin Adult Low Strength, Ecotrin Maximum Strength,
Empirin, Entrophen, Fasprin, Genacote, Halfprin, Litecoat
Aspirin, Medi-Seltzer, Norwich Aspirin, Novasen, St. Joseph
Aspirin, St. Joseph Aspirin Adult Chewable, St. Joseph Aspirin
Adult EC, St. Joseph 81 mg Aspirin Enteric Safety-Coated, St.
Joseph 81 mg Chewable Aspirin, Stanback Analgesic, Tri-
Buffered Aspirin, YSP Aspirin, Zorprin)
(Not all brands of Aspirin are listed here).
Nutriments perturbés :
Prendre un de ces médicaments peut diminuer vos réserves,
ou augmenter vos besoins, ou interférer avec l’activité du
magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, sodium, zinc, folic
acid, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin B5.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestin, immune and nervous system.
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*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Tylenol Children, Tylenol Cool Caplet Extra Strength,
Tylenol Extra Strength, Tylenol Extra Strength Cool
Caplet, Tylenol Extra Strength EZ, Tylenol Gelcap Extra
Strength, Tylenol Geltab Extra Strength, Tylenol Infant's
Drops, Tylenol Junior Meltaway, Tylenol Rapid Release
Gelcap, Tylenol Sore Throat, Tylenol Sore Throat Daytime,
Tylophen, Uniserts, Vitapap)
(Not all brands of Paracetamol are listed here).
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
selenium, glutathione, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10 and
cysteine.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, colon, lungs, sexual glands
(ovaries/testicles), kidneys, bladder and immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Acetaminophen + Codéine (Capital with Codeine Suspension,
Cocet, EZ III, Phenaphen with Codeine, Tylenol with Codeine,
Vopac,
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
selenium, potassium, iron, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10,
folic acid, vitamin C, glutathione and cysteine.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, colon, lungs, liver, gall bladder,
thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys, bladder
and immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
Dr. Philippe Moser
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (See Table 1 beginning on page 263)
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INSOMNIA
HYPNOTICS
-Benzodiazepine hypnotics
• Estazolam (Eurodin, ProSom)
• Flunitrazepam (Darkene, Flunipam, Fluscand,
Hypnodorm, Hipnosedon, Ilman, Inervon, Insom,
Nilium, Rohypnol, Silece, Vulbegal)
• Loprazolam (Dormonoct, Havlane, Sonin,
Somnovit)
• Nitrazepam (Alodorm, Apo-Nitrazepam, Arem,
Insoma, Mogadon, Nitrados, Nitrazadon, Ormodon,
Paxadorm, Remnos, Sandoz Nitrazepam, Somnite)
• Lormetazepam (Aldosomnil, Dilamet, Ergocalm,
Loramet, Loretam, Minias, Noctamid, Noctamide,
Nocton, Pronoctan, Sedaben, Stilaze)
• Temazepam (Apo-Temazepam, Gen-Temazepam,
Nu-Temazepam, PMS-Temazepam, Ratio-
temazepam, Restoril, Teva-Temazepam)
• Triazolam (Apo-Triazo, Gen-Triazolam, Halcion,
Hypam, Mylan-Triazolam, Novo-Triolam, Nu-
Triazo, Trilam)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, folic acid, melatonin, biotin, vitamin D and
vitamin K.
Dr. Philippe Moser
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, colon, lungs, thyroid, sexual glands
(ovaries/testicles), bladder, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
biotin, folic acid, vitamin D, vitamin K, calcium and
melatonin.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, magnesium, selenium, folic acid, vitamin B1,
vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin
E and tyrosine.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, thyroid, sexual
glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys, bladder, small intestine
immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, magnesium and phosphus.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, thyroid, sexual
glands (ovaries/testicles), bladder, small intestin, immune
and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
Dr. Philippe Moser
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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PARASITES
ANTIPARASITAIRES
• Pentamidine (Nebupent, NebuPent 300, Pentam
300, Pentacarinat, Pneumopent)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, magnesium and folic acid.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, thyroid, sexual
glands (ovaries/testicles), bladder, small intestin, immune
and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1).
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
folic acid, acetyl-L-carnitine, L-carnitine and proprionyl-
L-carnitine.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, colon, lungs, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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PARKINSON
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents
• Levodopa (Atamet, Carbidopa, Dopar, Larodopa,
L-dopa, Madopar, Parcopa, Prolopa, Sinemet,
Stalevo, Teva-Levodopa)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
potassium, SAMe and vitamin B6.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, liver, bladder, immune and nervous
system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin D,
vitamin K, biotin and carnitine.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, colon, lungs, thyroid, sexual glands
(ovaries / testicles), bladder and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Dibenzazepine anticonvulsants
• Carbamazepine (Amizepin, Apo-Carbamazepine,
Biston, Calepsin, Carbama, Carbamaze Carbatrol,
Degranol, Epimaz, Epitol, Equetro, Finlepsin,
Hermolepsin, Nu-Carbamazepine, PMS-
Carbamazepine Croquable, Sirtal, Stazepine, Taro-
Carbamazepine, Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Telesmin,
Teril, Teva-Carbamazepine, Timonil, Trimonil)
• Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
• Rufinamide (Banzel, Inovelon)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, sodium, folic acid, biotin, vitamin D, vitamin E,
carnitine and DHA (fatty acid part of the Omega 3 family)
Dr. Philippe Moser
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, colon, lungs, thyroid, sexual glands
(ovaries/testicles), bladder, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, phosphorus, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B1,
vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, carnitine
and DHA.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, colon, lungs, thyroid, sexual glands
(ovaries/testicles), bladder, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
copper, zinc, selenium, sodium, folic acid, carnitine,
vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin E, melatonin
and DHA.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestin, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants
• Acetazolamide (Diamox, Diamox Sequels)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, bladder, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
Dr. Philippe Moser
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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ULCER
1. Antacids
• Aluminum (AlternaGel, Alu Cap, Alugel, Aluminet,
Alu-Tab, Amphojel, Basalgel, Dialume)
• Aluminum plus Magnesium (Acid Gone, Acid Gone
Extra Strength, Alamag, Alenic Alka, Di-Gel,
Diovol, Gaviscon, Gaviscon Extra Relief, Gaviscon
Extra Strength, Gaviscon Extra Strength Liquid,
Gaviscon Regular Strength Liquid, Gelusil,
Genaton, Heartburn Antacid Extra Strength,
Maalox, Maalox TC, Maalox Regular Strength,
Mintox Plus, Myalanta, Neutralca S, Rulox, Univol)
• Magnesium (Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia, EX-Lax
Milk of Magnesia, Milk of Magnesia, Phillips’Milk
of Magnesia)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, chromium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, folic acid,
vitamin A, vitamin D.
Dr. Philippe Moser
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestin, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
Manganese, phosphorus, iron and chromium.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, colon, lungs, liver, gall bladder and thyroid.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
Dr. Philippe Moser
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
• Sodium Bicarbonate and products containg Sodium
Bicarbonate (Alka Seltzer, Baking Soda,
Bicarbonate of soda, Brioschi, E-Z-GasII, Neut)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, potassium and folic acid.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, colon, lungs, thyroid, sexual glands
(ovaries/testicles), bladder and immune system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, iron, zinc, folic acid, vitamin B1, vitamin B12
and vitamin D.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestine, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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3. Proton pump inhibitors
• Esomeprazole (Axagon, Esopral, Lucen, Nexiam,
Nexium, Nexium IV, Sompraz, Vimovo, Zoleri)
• Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant, Kapidex)
• Lansoprazole (Apo-Lansoprazole, Helicid, Inhibitol,
Prevacid, Prevacid NapraPAC, Prevacid
NapraPAC 375, NapraPAC 500, Prevacid Solu
Tab, Teva-Lansoprazole, Zoton)
• Omeprazole (Antra, Apo-Omeprazole, Gastroloc,
Losec, Mopral, Omepral, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC,
Prevacid IV, ratio-Omeprazole, Sandoz-
Omeprazole, Ulcozol, Zegerid)
• Pantoprazole (Apo-Pantoprazole, CO Pantoprazole,
Mylan-Pantoprazole, Pantoloc, PMS-Pantoprazole,
Protonix, Protonix I, RAN-Pantoprazole, ratio-
Pantoprazole, Riva-Pantoprazole, Sandoz
Pantoprazole, Tecta, Teva-Pantoprazole)
• Rabeprazole (Aciphex, PMS-Rabeprazole EC, Pro-
Rabeprazole, RAN-Rabeprazole, Sandoz
Rabeprazole, Teva-Rabeprazole)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, iron, zinc, sodium, beta-carotene, folic acid and
vitamin B12.
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Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestine, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
cuivre, zinc vitamin B12 and carnitine.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas stomach, liver, gall bladder, thyroid,
sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys, bladder, small
intestine, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
Dr. Philippe Moser
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Foscarnet (Foscavir)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas stomach, colon, lungs, thyroid, sexual
glands (ovaries/testicles), bladder, small intestine,
immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Table 3 on page 303
.
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How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
copper, iron, magnesium, zinc and vitamin B6.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, liver, gall bladder,
thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys, bladder,
small intestine, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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6
Alcohol, tobacco et cafeine
Dr. Philippe Moser
ALCOOL
Alcohol consumption is associated with many nutrient
deficiencies. This loss of minerals and vitamins are due to
decreased food intake but also to other disturbances. In
fact, the alcohol interferes with the nutritional process by
affecting digestion, storage, use and excretion of nutrients.
Once ingested, food should be digested in order to maintain
the structures and functions of the body and provide the
energy necessary for life. Digestion begins in the mouth
and continues in the stomach and intestines, with the help
of the pancreas. The nutrients from digested food are
absorbed by the intestine and transported to the liver
through the blood. The liver prepares these nutrients for
immediate use or for storage and future use.
Alcohol inhibits fat absorption and therefore reduces the
absorption of vitamins A, E, D, which are normally
absorbed with fat.
Alcohol prevents the degradation of some nutrients into
molecules used by the decreased secretion of digestive
enzymes by the pancreas. Alcohol reduces the absorption
of nutrients by damaging the lining of the stomach and
intestines and disrupting the transport of some nutrients in
the blood. In addition, nutritional deficiencies can lead to
further absorption problems. For example, folic acid
deficiency alters the cells lining the intestine
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Hail entailing a reduction, among others, the absorption of
water, glucose and sodium.
Even if nutrients are digested and absorbed, alcohol can
prevent them from being fully utilized by altering their
transport, storage and excretion.
Alcohol also stimulates the urinary excretion of calcium
and magnesium in particular.
Even a small amount of alcohol destroys vitamins B6, B12
and folic acid causing an elevation of homeocysteine.
There are also drainage reserves of magnesium and
selenium.
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, potassium, vitamins
A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D, E, K and beta-
carotène.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestine, immune and nervous system.
Dr. Philippe Moser
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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TOBACCO
Smoking affects the nutritional status of many ways.
Cigarette smoke increases the damage caused by free
radicals, which may explain the link with cancer. Studies
have shown that smokers have a greater need for
antioxidant nutrients that are necessary to fight against the
high content of free radicals in cigarette smoke, especially
that of vitamin C. Smoking can cause a deficiency of folic
acid in lung cells, causing damage that can cause cancer.
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, zinc, selenium, beta carotène, vitamins B1, B2,
B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D, E, lycopene and omega 3.
Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, lungs, liver, gall
bladder, thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys,
bladder, small intestin, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
Dr. Philippe Moser
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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CAFÉINE
In the U.S., daily consumption of coffee is about 500
million cups and 50 billion dollars are spent each year on
soft drinks containing caffeine. There is also caffeine in
chocolate, various teas, medicines and energy drinks like
Red Bull. Excessive consumption causes a loss of vital
nutrients.
Caffeine has a diuretic effect, which causes a loss of
calcium and magnesium in particular due to a decreased
reabsorption of minerals in the kidneys, thus speeding their
elimination.
On the other hand, caffeine is acidifying forcing the body
to draw calcium in the bones to neutralize the acidity and
create a balance.
These losses of calcium are associated with increased
risks of osteoporosis and bone fractures.
Disturbed Nutrients:
Taking one of these drugs may reduce your reserves, or
increase your needs or interfere with the metabolism of
calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium, iron, copper,
vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, D, E, biotin,
inositol and omega 3.
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Potential health problems:
(Please refer to Appendix 1).
Organs and functions potentially at risk *:
Heart, pancreas, stomach, colon, liver, gall bladder,
thyroid, sexual glands (ovaries/testicles), kidneys, bladder,
small intestin, immune and nervous system.
*Not feeding optimally an organ of nutrients can cause malfunction thereof.
For more information on organ and nutrients refer to Appendix 3.
How to restore your nutritional balance:
To compensate for nutrient losses caused by these drugs,
you should establish a treatment plan with your doctor or
pharmacist. For an example you can refer to Appendix 2.
You can also eat foods that contain the nutrients
affected/diminished. (Please refer to Appendix 1)
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Scientific studies and personal experience
Dr. Philippe Moser
I have written this book by first synthesizing hundreds of
scientific and very specific studies performed around the
world, including the United States, and secondly, through a
personal experience involving more 130,000 tests on
nutrition conducted over a thirty year time period.
Scientific studies
It would be virtually impossible to fit every study that has
ever been published on the depletion of nutrients because
of medications in one book. For reasons of space and cost,
all the studies could not be listed. There are, however,
numerous examples that highlight many of the most
common medications and the effects they have, good and
bad, on the body. My goal is to teach doctors, pharmacists,
health professionals, and anyone who takes medication
about the multitude of studies that have been conducted and
documented and the depletion of many nutrients
after/during taking certain medications. That is not to say
or imply that nutrient deficiencies caused by certain drugs
are the leading cause of medical problems. Many concerns
can contribute to the onset of medical problems. I
personally think that the problem of nutrient depletion is
more extensive than what is reported in this book. In many
cases, the effect of a drug on certain minerals or vitamins
has not been studied. Such studies are expensive, but I hope
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that the facts developed in this book will stimulate this
research. You will find on page 245 (Bibliographies) a list
of studies from around the world.
Advances in science and the development of analytical
techniques have enabled a thorough comprehension of
research and delimitation of the concentration of minerals
and trace elements. These tests are usually performed on
different biological samples (blood, urine or hair) to
provide the most accurate information. Studies conducted
on these samples confirm the depletions of various
minerals.
The plasma emission spectrometry is a technique for
detection and quantification used. This technique requires a
very high precision instrumentation, inductively coupled
plasma (ICP English) or mass spectrometer (mass
spectrometry). These techniques guarantee very low
detection thresholds. The practice of this minerals analysis,
called "Atomic Métallogramme”, is a medical and
scientific way of knowing if someone has deficiencies or
excess minerals and can determine if that person needs to
take nutritional supplements. These métallogrammes allow
doctors to monitor the administration of minerals and trace
elements or other medications. I initially tested mineral
levels by analyzing hair, blood and saliva; but soon found
the results from urine samples to be more immediately
conclusive.
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The blood circulates in a closed compartment: the
cardiovascular system. This flow carries life-giving
oxygen; but also waste and the leaching of elements due to
organ malfunctions or damage. Filtration of the renal
parenchyma, a real treatment plant led to consider the
kidney as an interface vis-à-vis the external environment
and thus the urine as an element of choice for a faithful
reflection of leaks or failures of metal cell. A mass exodus
is significant evidence in an assault in progress: is the
signal of an organization that suffers a malfunction. A
deficiency report a cell depletion characteristic of a clinical
or injury.
The analysis performed in my laboratory consisted of the
study of fifty-five minerals such as calcium or magnesium
to other less known as samarium or dysprosium. A full
range which developed deficiencies and excesses. This
analysis also allowed whether the twelve main organs of
our body were adequately nourished in minerals. After
having done all these tests, my colleagues and myself, we
realized that 100% of the cases analyzed, we noted several
deficiencies or mineral deficiencies. Patients complying
with this analysis received a kit with a sheet of information
they had to meet with their personal details and a list of any
medications or supplements they are taking every day. This
allowed us to establish a direct correlation between the
perceived deficiencies and taking certain medications.
Thus, we have established databases.
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But first I want to give you more information on why these
tests.
In my childhood, I was affected by serious respiratory
problems. To relieve my frequent asthma attacks, my
parents consulted many doctors. Each of them prescribed a
different treatment. For years, I consulted general
practitioners, allergists, pulmonologists, acupuncturists and
even a hypnotist. I had ups and downs, and I consumed a
large quantity of medications ranging from theophylline,
beta-agonists, antihistamines, glucocorticoids and all kinds
of antibiotics through desensitization treatments. What I did
not know at this time was that these medications had
depleted my body of twenty-five essential nutrients like
magnesium, calcium, copper, iron, potassium and many
others.
Over the years, I subsequently noticed symptoms such as
fatigue, anxiety, periods of constipation and frequent
headaches. I blamed these problems on too much stress and
long work hours; or I thought it was an inevitable
consequence from the most recent “miracle drug” I was
taking. Instead of getting better, the onslaught of painful
side effects got worse over time. I suffered from muscle
and joint pain, hair loss, high cholesterol, high blood
pressure, weight gain, and poor sleep. My desire to
improve my own health catapulted me into the field of
medicine. I tried to understand what was wrong. I had a
relatively good diet and I was exercising, but still these
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health problems continued to multiply which increased my
anxiety and worry. I analyzed everything I put into my
body, including the asthma medications that, quite
truthfully, didn’t seem to be helping. I decided to put
myself through a battery of tests and analysis; but
everything came back “normal”... well almost everything.
My urinalysis revealed numerous mineral deficiencies.
That's when I realized the immense importance of minerals
in the proper functioning of the body. I discovered the
essential role of each of them and their absolute necessity
for the proper functioning of all organs, and thus life.
Conclusion
After reading this book, you should know, given the
medicines you take, which nutrients are most affected.
Regulating the proper balance will cause a big difference in
your quality of life and your long-term health. This is
especially true if you take medications more than twice a
day.
You will find suggestions to help reduce the risk of
nutritional disturbances and to increase the beneficial
actions of your medication. I also provide you with some
tips to 'use' your doctor and pharmacist as a resource.
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Beware of polypharmacy
The simultaneous intake of three or four or more drugs is
very common among people over 60 years, or in patients
with chronic diseases.
Many people take additional OTC drugs or other
substances that may interfere with the medications
prescribed by their doctor. The human body is an
extraordinary machine that can withstand many abuses; but
it should not be constantly tested. Taking a mixture of
medicines/drugs, herbal remedies and other substances
without consulting a doctor or a pharmacist can be
dangerous.
Here are some basic tips to help you get the best of your
medication:
- Know your medications, what they are, why they have
been prescribed, how they affect your body and what side
effects they pose - including loss of nutrients.
- Every medication is described on the website of the
pharmaceutical company that manufactures it. There you
should find the list of side effects.
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Try to learn as much as possible about your medication so
as to avoid any negative reaction with other substances.
- If you drink alcohol, be sure that it does not alter in any
way the performance of your medication.
- Help your doctor help you by providing as many details
as you can about your diet, routine, supplements, and/or
additional medications you are taking (no matter how
insignificant it may seem) at your next appointment;
- Be sure to call your doctor or pharmacist for advice
before taking any new medicines, herbal remedies or other
additional medicine you may have left over from another
prescription. Inform all doctors (specialists) regarding the
treatment you follow.
- If you have several doctors, ask them to get in contact
with one another to avoid overloading you on medications.
- Ask your doctor to test your level of minerals (blood,
urine, saliva). It will highlight any deficiencies and will
correct them before they worsen and cause complications;
- Buy all your medications in the same pharmacy and try to
ensure that the pharmacist or preparers know you and cross
reference what you are taking.
Your pharmacist is an invaluable resource to protecting
your health. You can learn about your medications from
someone who specializes in knowing what,how, and why
they do what they do. Feel free to ask questions. The
pharmacist is "the person of medicine," he has the
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knowledge to help you understand your treatment and
know the procedures for optimum results.
Your pharmacist’s knowing the prescriptions you are
taking may guide you and inform you when your doctor (if
you do not inform him/her) can know that you have
reviewed some of its colleagues who may have prescribed
other treatments. The pharmacist listens to your concerns or
simply your questions.
It is said that for every dollars spent on drugs, another
dollar is needed to repair a complication caused by the
medication.
Tens of thousands of people inadvertently abuse their
medications unnecessarily, which causes not only a reduced
quality of life, but also a considerable cost to healthcare,
medicare and social security and therefore the taxpayer.
This is evident in the increase in accidents, absenteeism,
hospitalizations due to overdose or drug interactions, and
by reviewing the statistics on patients who miscalculate
their dosage.
Huge savings could be realized each year simply by
supplementing patients with folic acid, vitamin E or
magnesium for example. A few simple supplements given
to needy patients could significantly reduce the risk of heart
disease. Imagine the millions of euros saved on the cost of
health in general!
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Nutrient Analysis
The advice I would give all people who take any type of
medication is to get a nutritional analysis performed. That
is to say, do a urine or blood test for the detection of
vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Each individual is
different, and a personalized analysis will give the exact list
of deficiencies and weaknesses that each may have, and
will therefore show how to avoid or offset any current or
potential health problems.
I sincerely hope that this book will serve as a resource for
those taking medications, providing an easy to use guide
that can help you or a loved one find solutions to some of
your health problems. It is essential to compensate for what
your medications rob from your body; otherwise the
problems you face down the road could be catastrophic.
Once you read this book, pass it to your family, your
friends or people you know who are taking drugs. Thus,
they can also be helped.
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About the author
Doctor Philippe Moser, a pharmacist known for his
research and work in orthomolecular medicine, began his
career in France in 1978. In 1994, he left France for the
United States, where he established a medical laboratory
specializing in the study of minerals and trace elements.
Since 1993 and the sale of his pharmacy in the Maritime
Alps, he has devoted his time and energy to sharing his
team’s scientific discoveries around the world through his
books and publications.
Philippe Moser is known for his independence and
personality. Often years ahead of the institutions of
conventional medicine, he traveled around the world to
locate, evaluate, formulate and write about treatments and
cures for a variety of health problems.
He is currently a medical consultant for several
pharmaceutical and nutritional organizations both in the
United States and Canada and writes monthly for medical
journals. He tries to spend as much time as possible with
his wife Martine, his three children Christopher, Amanda,
Alison, and his three grandchildren Sean, Isabella and
Aiden. He loves gardening and traveling (he has visited
every continent except Antarctica, and seeks a good excuse
to go there).
Philippe Moser has made more than a hundred herbal
supplements and homeopathic products.
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Top sales in the U.S. and Canada are: Bio-Krill 500 (cell
rejuvenation), Polycernol (fights prostate problems),
Cretagen (based on the famous Mediterranean diet), 40
Winks strips (for a natural sleep), Vinotol (the first capsule-
based wine product sold in the U.S.), Proxergen (called
Immunity against aging) Flexagen (fights joint pains),
Zymaxol (multi-enzymes fat burner).
Articles, publications and books written by Dr Moser
ABM Mushroom: Brazilian Tribal Remedy May Help
Fight Against Cancer
Bacopa Herb: Brain and Nervine Tonic Assists Memory
and Alertness
Bamboo Extract: The Richest Known Source of Natural
Silica
Bird’s Nest: The Caviar of the East
CellRegen: The Most Trusted Anti-Aging Therapy from
Romania
Charcoal: A New Look at the Old Remedy of Charcoal
Clay: Learn About the Amazing Healing Benefits of Clay
Cretagen: Learn the Mediterranean Secret of the Cretan-
style Diet
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Dr Moser's Lose Fat Forever
Expert Insights: The Amazing Healing Benefits of Clay
Expert Insights: The Himalayan Health Secret of Goji
Berries
The Secret of Longevity Lies in The Okinawa Diet
Fulvic Acid: Nature's Perfect Medicine
Ganogen: One of the Best Supplements for Anti-Aging
Garum Armoricum: Improves Resilience to Stress, Aids In
Controlling Anxiety and Depression
Goji Berries: The Himalayan Health Secret
Is your Body a Toxic Waste Dump?
Jiaogulan: The Herb that Makes Stress Roll Right Off You
Krill: The New Youth-Preserver from Under the Sea
Limu Moui: Heath Secret of the South Pacific
Lyprigen: The Most Effective, Natural, Alternative to
Inflammation now available in USA
Pollen: The Health Breakthrough Discovery for Anti-Aging
Practical Guide for Aromatherapy
Practical Guide for Phytotherapy
Prevanol: Does a New Pill Contain the Fountain of Youth?
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Sequential Atomic Imagery
Shilajit: The Most Powerful Anti-Aging Substance from
the Himalayan Mountains
Silica and Silicon: Amazing New Health Benefits from this
Trace Element
The Anti-Aging Secrets of Longevity from 100-Year-Old
Men
The Form and Balance Complement
The Guide to Understanding Your Pet's Nutritional Health
The Okinawa Diet: Keys to Longevity Revealed in The
Okinawa Centenarian Study
Vilcabamba: An Amazing Amazonian Story about Lessons
in Longevity
Vitagen: The First and Only Full-Spectrum Cell-Renewal
Formula
Vuka-Vuka: The #1 Natural Sexual Health Formula for
Men and Women
Solution for the Depletion of Nutrient Caused by Medicine
101 Advise To Cure with Homeopathy
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Bibliographies
Some health professionals are often skeptical of
nutritional claims and want to see scientific evidence that
validates these assertions. Many studies relating nutritional
depletion caused by some medicines were developed by
researchers and scientists for decades. However, most of
these studies have not been disseminated to health
professionals or consumers of drugs. Thus, hundreds of
medical studies remain "buried" in a myriad of scientific
journals.
You will find below a list of some studies carried out
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Appendix 1: Potential health problems and food sources
of vitamins and mineral
To understand the profound impact of metabolic
disturbances, we must first understand the importance of
each vitamin and mineral and how they work in the human
body.
This part of the book analyzes each nutrient affected by
taking certain medications. The problems are written in
italics. You will also find which food sources provide
which vitamins and minerals.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before changing your diet
and discuss any nutritional supplements you are
considering.
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Beta carotene (provitamin A)
The beta carotene is the precursor of vitamin A. The
provitamin A to antioxidant action that has a beneficial
effect in the fight against free radicals. It plays an important
role in the mechanisms involved in vision and bone growth
and embryonic development. It can improve brain function
and memory.
Deficiency: It is characterized by problems with night
vision and bone growth, skin problems (dry skin and hair,
acne), immune weakness, loss of appetite, muscle weakness
and joint pain.
Food sources: there is beta-carotene in fruits and yellow
vegetables, oranges and greens (carrots, sweet potatoes,
chard, spinach, broccoli, pumpkin, red pepper, tomato,
apricot, mango, melon, cantaloupe).
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Bifidobacterium bifidum et Lactobacillus acidophilus
These lactic acid bacteria are normally present in the
human gastrointestinal tract and form what is called the
intestinal flora. They possess remarkable biological
properties, participate in improving the microbial balance
of the digestive tract and provide protection against
infection. They also promote the reduction of acidity of the
digestive tract. This family of probiotics regulate
cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease. These
bacteria can treat certain intestinal problems, including ill
due to transits antibiotics.
These lactic acid bacteria, particularly acidophilus, are
opposed to the development of E. coli (Escherichia coli)
and that of salmonella, streptococci and many other strains
of harmful bacteria. Some studies have shown that
consumption of milk firm would lower risk of colon cancer.
Deficiency: A deficiency of probiotics can cause digestive
problems, a weakened immune system and potential growth
of pathogenic bacteria.
Food Sources: artichoke, asparagus, garlic and onion
stimulate growth and activity of probiotics. The yogurts
contain live lactobacilli.
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Biotin (vitamin B8 or H)
Biotin is involved in activating cellular enzymes involved
in multiple biochemical reactions. It allows the assimilation
and utilization of fats and sugars from the diet. It also
participates in the beauty of the skin, nails and hair and is
involved in testosterone action.
Deficiency: Is characterized by the appearance of
gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting), neurological
(psychomotor retardation, depression), and dermatologic
(alopecia, candidiasis, dry, pale skin, itching).
Food sources: Biotin is found in dried yeast, royal jelly,
liver, kidney, eggs, vegetables (carrot, cabbage, cucumber),
fruits (tomato, strawberry, strawberry) and milk. The fungi
provide a significant contribution vitamin B8.
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Calcium
99% of calcium is found in bones and teeth. A small
amount circulates in the blood and acts on blood pressure,
blood clotting, contraction and relaxation of muscles, the
synthesis of certain hormones and enzymes and the nervous
system.
If the blood is insufficient, the body will tap into the bone
to rebalance the blood loss. This migration of calcium from
bones will affect them, resulting in fragility, a calcium
leading to osteoporosis. Calcium would also play a
protective role by trapping bile acids in the colon, thus
limiting the risk of bowel cancer.
Deficiency: A deficiency in calcium can cause a decrease
in serum calcium, resulting in neuromuscular disorders
(spasmophilia cramps), bone problems (rickets,
osteomalacia and osteoporosis), disorders of the skin, nails
or teeth, joint pain (rheumatism, arthritis), eczema, high
cholesterol, heart palpitations, hypertension, insomnia,
nervousness, numbness of limbs, dental caries, tetany.
Food sources: dairy products are a good source of calcium,
but some studies have shown that calcium from vegetables
is better. It is found in cabbage (broccoli), citrus (orange),
spinach, dandelion, dried figs, walnuts, almonds and
sesame seeds. The cultivated plants generally contain less
calcium than wild plants.
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Carnitine
The body synthesizes carnitine from lysine and methionine
themselves in food. Carnitine plays a role in the transport
of fatty acids, which allows the production of energy as
adenosine triphosphate (ATP). It is therefore essential for
the proper functioning of muscles, including the heart,
constantly sought. In the body, carnitine is mainly
synthesized by the liver and kidneys.
Carnitine may help in the treatment of angina pectoris and
heart failure.
Deficiency: It is manifested by muscle weakness, increased
fatigability and cardiac arrhythmia. The deficiency also
includes an abnormally high blood lipids and blood
glucose control difficult.
Food sources: the best sources are beef, dairy products and
the avocado.
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Chromium
A small amount of chromium is present in our body, hence
its classification within the trace elements. Chromium
promotes proper metabolism of glucose in people whose
insulin function is problematic. It also plays a fundamental
role in carbohydrate assimilation of fats and proteins.
Deficiency: Even moderate deficiency is accompanied by a
cardiovascular risk and diabetes increased often
accompanied by fatigue. Symptoms may include numbness
and tingling of the extremities, weight gain or loss, anxiety,
nervousness and headaches.
Food Sources: Chromium is found in yeast, whole grains,
potatoes, broccoli, lettuce, grape juice and orange, honey,
egg yolk, mushrooms and sea food.
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Cobalt
It is a component of vitamin B12 participates in the
formation of red blood cells. It is an antispasmodic and a
sedative that helps effectively against autonomic disorders
of menopause and protect against cardiovascular disease.
Deficiency: The first signs of deficiency are a feeling of
fatigue, decreased intellectual capacity, anemia and
nervousness.
Food sources: Foods and found cobalt are: meat, fish,
seafood, milk, egg yolks, whole grains, cabbage,
chanterelles, lentils, apricots, carrots and cherries.
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Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone)
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) converts carbohydrates, proteins and
fats, into energy for cells. It is an antioxidant that protects
against damage of aging. It is used to produce energy and allows
better recovery effort. Ubiquinone plays an important role at the
heart and arteries (blood pressure).
The body can synthesize CoQ10 according to his needs.
However, with age, the production decreases. Patients with
cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure or certain cancers
have low levels of CoQ10.
Deficiency: A CoQ10 deficiency can cause increased blood
pressure, heart rate, reduced production of insulin, a loss of
energy and a weakened immune system. A CoQ10 deficiency
primarily affects the heart and cardiovascular system (heart
muscle is the body best applicant).
Food Sources: Coenzyme Q10 is synthesized by the body and
from the food we eat. This is a complex process of seventeen
steps that requires seven vitamins (vitamins B2, B3, B6, B12, C,
folic acid and pantothenic acid) and several trace elements.
Sources of coenzyme Q10 are beef, chicken, offal, trout, salmon,
sardines, mackerel, oranges, broccoli, spinach, peanuts, eggs and
soybean oil.
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Copper
Copper, vital for health, is a constituent of many proteins
and enzymes in our body. Since it is very involved in iron
metabolism, its deficiency can lead to serious metabolic
disorders. It allows better use of lipids. It is essential for
bone strength and quality of connective tissue and cartilage.
It also plays a role in muscle functioning and nervous and
immune systems. Copper contributes to fertility. Zinc is in
competition with the copper to cross the intestinal barrier,
excessive intake of zinc can cause copper deficiency can
cause metabolic disturbances on Lipid: decreased HDL
(good) and increased LDL .
Deficiency: A deficiency of copper can cause anemia
(copper is involved in iron metabolism and in particular
the incorporation of iron in hemoglobin), is an often
overlooked cause of iron deficiency anemia resistant to
taking iron. Copper actively participating in the
mineralization; its deficiency can also cause osteoporosis.
There is also an increased risk of cardiac and vascular
disorders.
Symptoms of copper deficiency include weakness, stunted
growth, brittle bones, immune failure, arthritis, high
cholesterol, hypertriglyceridémie, discoloration of hair and
skin, anemia, fatigue, cardiovascular problems.
Food Sources: organ meats (liver), whole grains, shellfish
(especially oysters), vegetables (peas, artichoke, avocado,
radish, garlic and mushrooms) and pulses. They are also
found in some fruits (plums, bananas) as well as in walnuts,
hazelnuts and almonds, brown rice and chocolate. The red
wine is a source of copper.
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DHA
Docosahexaenoic acid) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid
omega 3 series. DHA is the omega 3 as represented in the
human body. It is essential for the proper functioning of
cells and biological balance. DHA is also a factor in
preventing complications of cardiac and circulatory risks
associated with cholesterol (arrhythmia, thrombosis,
atherosclerosis). It plays a role in anti-inflammatory
mechanisms and immune.
Deficiency: Low levels of DHA accompany many diseases
like AIDS or Alzheimer's.
Food sources: oil (walnut, rapeseed, linseed, wheatgerm). It
is also found in fish (salmon, tuna, sardines) and certain
plants such as lettuce or purslane.
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Folic acid (vitamin B9)
Folic acid is involved in the metabolism of amino acids
and is essential in the formation of red blood cells, DNA,
RNA and muscle cells and bone. Vitamin B9 (also called
folate) is necessary for the proper functioning of the central
nervous system and the immune system. Folic acid exert a
preventive action against certain cancers like those of
cervical, lung and colon. He could also improve the
effectiveness of treatment with antidepressants.
Deficiency: This causes a slowdown in the growth of cells
including blood cells, intestine, liver and skin. Signs of
deficiency of this vitamin are anemia, digestive disorders
and neurological disorders. This deficiency is
characterized by fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss,
intestinal problems, nausea, headaches, sleeplessness,
palpitations, or depression. In pregnant women, the
deficiency causes alterations of the mucous membranes of
the cervix and vagina and risk for the formation of the fetal
nervous system.
Food Sources: nutritional yeast, liver cooked chicken or
beef and egg yolks are the richest food sources of vitamin
B9, but they are also found in many dark green vegetables
(spinach, asparagus, fennel) fruit (especially raspberries),
legumes, whole grains, orange juice and cheese.
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Glutathione
Glutathione is an antioxidant role (eliminates free radicals),
detoxing (eliminating pollutants cells) and energizing
(increases stamina, speeds recovery and stimulates the
metabolism to eliminate fat). Glutathione also plays a role
in immunity.
Raising the level of glutathione helps fight oxidation of
fatty acids into the bloodstream, including cholesterol,
retarding the process of plaque formation in arteries, the
underlying cause of most heart problems. Glutathione
protects against inflammation encountered in cases of
gastritis, stomach ulcers, pancreatitis and intestinal
inflammation, including ulcers of the colon and Crohn's
disease.
Deficiency: A deficiency of glutathione can cause
destruction of red blood cells leading to anemia. A lack of
glutathione in cells is associated with many degenerative
diseases including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, diabetes,
arteriosclerosis, cataracts, aging, AIDS, and cancer.
Food sources: not found glutathione in our diet. It's our
body that makes it from certain nutrients including amino
acids, cysteine, glutamic acid and glycine. Certain foods
rich in vitamins C, E, B and zinc and selenium participate
in the glutathione regeneration in the body. The whey
proteins also have the characteristic of increasing
glutathione levels of the organization by providing it the
necessary precursor to its production.
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Inositol (Vitamin B7)
It is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a role in fat
metabolism. It controls cholesterol and improves liver
function and muscle. Inositol helps to maintain the
memory, has anti-stress and fight against insomnia.
Deficiency: In case of failure occurring liver disorders,
high cholesterol, hypertension and memory loss.
Food Sources: There are inositol in soybeans, organ meats
(liver, brain, beef heart), wheat germ, eggs, green
vegetables, brewer's yeast. Other foods such as wholemeal
bread, oats, nuts fresh and lecithin are other sources of
inositol.
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Iron
Iron plays a vital role in the body as part of the hemoglobin
in red blood cells. Hemoglobin transports oxygen from
lungs to different cells and returns carbon dioxide to the
lungs to be eliminated. Over 60% of the iron is in
hemoglobin. Iron is involved in oxygen storage in muscle
cells. He participates in the functioning of many enzymes
and immune system.
An iron deficiency may have more importance than just
anemia: iron is involved in so many processes related to
cell life that its failure will affect a cascade of reactions
related to the reproductive system and human cells.
Deficiency: Symptoms: fatigue, depression, decreased
resistance to infections, reduced physical capacity during
exercise, shortness of breath, irritability, palpitations, dry
skin, brittle nails or soft, ringing in the ears,
gastrointestinal disturbances, decreased concentration and
decreased intellectual performance.
Food sources: milk and products of animal origin. Red
meat is one of the richest food sources of iron. Moreover,
this iron is much better absorbed than iron from other
foods. The black pudding, liver, and fish and seafood
(clams, oysters and mussels) are excellent sources of iron.
There are other sources, such as green vegetables (green
beans, parsley, spinach, broccoli, watercress), pulses
(lentils, beans), dried fruit (raisins, apricots), whole grains,
cocoa, eggs and wine.
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Magnesium
This is one of the essential minerals. This would be done in
more than three hundred enzymatic systems. Each cell of
the body needs. It is used to produce energy, it allows the
relaxation of the muscles and is essential for normal heart
function.
About half of the body magnesium is located within cells.
We find the other half with calcium and phosphorus in
bone. There is little in the blood (about 1%). If this
percentage drops, the body will draw magnesium missing
bones. Magnesium helps treat depression spasmophilia, it
prevents cardiovascular disease and hypertension.
Deficiency: even light, it increases the risk of
cardiovascular disease and diabetes and can cause
spasmophilia or allergies and reduce resistance to
infections. A magnesium deficiency leads to fatigue,
asthenia, depression, insomnia, anxiety, nervousness,
cramps, tremors, tetany, spasmophilia, irritability,
palpitations, colitis, muscle aches and digestive disorders.
Over time, we can observe a rise in blood pressure and
osteoarthritis.
Food sources: it is found in many foods but especially in
dark chocolate. They are also found in whole grains,
legumes (dried beans, lentils ...), dark green vegetables and
dried fruits, nuts such as walnuts and almonds. Shellfish,
avocado, banana, broccoli and brown rice also contain a
good amount.
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Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland
(epiphysis) in response to the absence of light. It is the
central regulatory hormone chronobiological rhythms. It
has an antioxidant role (capture of free radicals), and
participates in the detoxification of the body. It also seems
to play an important role in the immune system.
Researchers have noticed that people with certain health
problems had lower melatonin levels than average. The
heart patients have low levels of melatonin.
Deficiency: The first symptoms of deficiency in melatonin
insomnia and other sleep disorders. A deficiency of vitamin
B6 may inhibit the synthesis of serotonin and therefore the
conversion of serotonin into melatonin. All drugs that
interfere with vitamin B6 may potentially inhibit the
synthesis of melatonin and cause insomnia. According to
some studies, low levels of melatonin could be an increased
risk of breast cancer. A deficiency of melatonin may result
in a rise from the ravages of free radicals that can lead to
development of certain cancers.
Food sources: nuts and hazelnuts are a major source of
melatonin, which is then easily absorbed by the body.
There are also melatonin in tomatoes, bananas, rice, corn
and potatoes.
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Phosphorus
The phosphorus is about 500 grams of our weight. Much of
this substance is combined with calcium to make bones
strong. Phosphorus plays a role in the manufacture of DNA
and in the muscles. It helps to synthesize and metabolize
proteins. Phosphorus participates in the formation of tooth
enamel. It is also an essential component of phospholipids
that constitute the cell membrane.
Deficiency: A deficiency of phosphorus causes brittle bones
and teeth, muscle weakness, tingling, decreased reflexes,
physical and nervous fatigue, susceptibility to infections,
loss of appetite and irritability.
Food sources: foods rich in protein as meat, fish (salmon),
poultry and dairy products. They are also found in egg
yolk, chocolate, some vegetables, legumes, dried fruits
(especially prunes) and whole grains. Soft drinks, including
cola based in often contain large doses.
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Potassium
Most of the potassium content in the body is found in cells
where it contributes to the maintenance of intracellular
osmotic pressure. It plays an important role in muscle
contraction and the synthesis of proteins and carbohydrates.
Potassium helps maintain blood pressure and a normal
heart rhythm, which would reduce the risk of heart disease
and stroke.
Deficiency: A lack of potassium causes hypoglycemia,
cramps in limbs, fatigue, weakness and muscle pain, dry
skin, constipation, high cholesterol, insomnia, heart rate
and blood pressure.
Food sources: fresh fruits (bananas, oranges, cantaloupe,
plum, papaya) or dried (apricots, prunes, walnuts, almonds,
figs, dates) and vegetables (potato, spinach, cabbage,
avocado) and vegetables pulses (beans, lentils) are rich in
potassium. It is also found in whole grains, meat and milk.
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SAMe
The S-adenosyl-methionine is formed naturally in the body
and is essential for the proper functioning of the central
nervous system and liver, among others. It promotes the
formation of cartilage and stimulates its repair, which
explains his interest in the case of osteo-arthritis.
It was noted that people with low blood levels of the
molecule were more susceptible to depression, the
degeneration of articular cartilage and chronic liver
disorders.
Deficiency: Vitamin B12 and folic acid is necessary for the
synthesis of SAM, a deficiency of these vitamins can lead to
a deficiency of SAM development and cause some problems
such as depression, disruption of the function of the liver
detoxifying and elevated homocysteine levels.
The S-adenosyl-methionine is produced naturally in the
body thanks to a reaction between methionine and
adenosine.
There are methionine in meat, poultry, and dairy products.
Methionine is also found in fruits (peaches, grapes) and
leafy vegetables.
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Selenium
Selenium enters the formation of many enzymes and
proteins. It helps reduce high blood pressure, helps
neutralize free radicals and reduces the severity of damage
produced by toxic metals such as mercury and lead.
Selenium is involved in a proper functioning of the thyroid,
it protects vitamins C and E from oxidation and participates
in functions of detoxification of the body. He is also
involved in immune and inflammatory processes. There
would be an increase in cancers in areas where the soil is
poor in selenium.
Deficiency: The deficiency leads to heart failure, skin
pigmentation (age spots), loss of appetite, impaired growth,
fatigue, high cholesterol, hypertension, dizziness and
weakness. Selenium deficiency may intensify the
inflammatory reactions and may be associated with
weakened immunity.
Food sources: the best sources of selenium are high in
protein foods like meat (liver or kidney), fish, seafood,
Brazil nuts, grains (oats and brown rice), garlic and
mushrooms are important sources of selenium.
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Sodium
This is an important mineral necessary to maintain the balance of
fluids, muscle contraction, absorption and metabolism of
carbohydrates. It also plays an important role in regulating blood
pressure. A diet high in sodium causes an increased risk of
hypertension increases the risk of stroke and heart or kidney
disease.
Deficiency: A lack of sodium can cause dizziness, nausea,
fatigue, muscle weakness, cramps, anorexia, depression,
flatulence and headache. A severe deficiency can cause seizures
and even coma.
Tyrosine is an amino acid forming part of protein
equivalent. Participates in the synthesis of adrenaline,
noradrenaline, dopamine and DOPA. She is also a
precursor of melanin (the pigment that colors the skin, hair
and iris) and thyroid hormones (thyroxine and thyronine). It
can be synthesized in the body from phenylalanine.
Tyrosine provides anti-stress and anti-anxiety and helps to
fight against fatigue. It protects the skin.
Deficiency: A deficiency of tyrosine can lead to depression,
slow operation of the thyroid, decreased body temperature
and blood pressure low.
Food Sources: We found the tyrosine in appreciable
quantities in meat, products made from wheat and seafood
almonds, avocados, bananas, dairy products, lima beans,
pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds are also excellent sources
of tyrosine.
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Zinc
More than half of the zinc in our body is in muscle and
bone in the third. Some tissues such as liver, kidney,
prostate, hair and eyes have a high content of zinc.
Essential to the body, it is present in over one hundred
enzymes, especially those required for the synthesis of
proteins and nucleic acids. It plays a crucial role in cell
synthesis.
Zinc helps the body store and use vitamin A. It plays a
more important role in the immune system, hormone
function, digestion and growth. It is involved in wound
healing, and helps reduce the symptoms of colds and other
infections. He would fight against prostate cancer and boost
fertility.
Deficiency: Zinc deficiency results in growth retardation,
abnormalities of sexual maturation of taste disorders,
atherosclerosis, acne, fatigue, slow healing, weakened
immune systems, a alopecia, impaired memory and an
enlarged prostate. It was noted during a zinc deficiency,
decreased fertility in humans as well as complications of
pregnancy in pregnant women.
Food sources: meat (chicken), fish, eggs, seafood (the
richest is the oyster), legumes, nuts, wheat germ and yeast.
The cheese, beans and nuts are also good sources of zinc,
but less easily assimilated.
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Vitamin A (rétinol)
This vitamin plays an important role in the cornea, so the
view. It is necessary for growth and reproduction of bones
and teeth and maintenance of skin and mucous membranes.
It is involved in metabolism and regulation of hormones
and lipids and has a protective role against cancer. It
strengthens immunity and helps the body fight against
infections.
Deficiency: A deficiency in vitamin A is usually
accompanied by a zinc deficiency. It results in various
signs such as reduced night vision (night blindness). It also
results in skin disorders (dryness, hyperkeratosis, acne). In
a vitamin A deficiency, there are also problems of
ossification (slowing of bone growth or change in shape).
The nervous system and muscular system may also be
affected. There is sometimes a decreased resistance to
infection.
Food Sources: Fruits and vegetables are the most colorful
rich in vitamin A (sorrel, carrot, sweet potato, mango,
spinach, turnips, dandelion and melon). Vitamin A is
abundant in liver (beef, chicken), fatty fish, dairy products
(butter, cheese) and egg yolk.
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Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
This vitamin promotes enzymatic reactions, playing an
important role in nerve transmission and in the metabolism
of carbohydrates and lipids. Heart is the richest organ in
vitamin B1, as well as kidneys and liver . Vitamin B1 is
also involved in the release of sugar in the blood.
Deficiency: Thiamine deficiency results in symptoms
(fatigue, poor appetite, weight loss, constipation), cardiac
signs (shortness of breath, palpitations, chest pain and even
heart failure) is neurological signs (weakness in the
members, depression, impaired memory, inability to
concentrate and irritability).
Food sources: brewer's yeast and wheat germ are the main
sources of vitamin B1, followed by pork liver, other meats
and fish (sardines). It is also found in beans, broccoli and
asparagus.
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Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
This vitamin plays an important role in the action of certain
enzymes necessary for respiration and energy production of
cells. It participates in the transformation of our food into
energy. It plays a role in skin health and vision. Vitamin B2
is involved in the metabolism of fatty acids, amino acids,
carbohydrates, vitamins B3 and B6 and iron utilization.
Deficiency: Symptoms of this deficiency is a purple tongue
and stomatitis with atrophy of papillaes producing a
significant loss of flavor. Lips are smooth, shiny, dry, dark-
red, with scabs and cracks. Eye irritation, tearing,
photophobia, and even lens opacity leading to cataract also
characterize deficiency. One can also observe an alteration
of the nails and hair become dull and brittle. Vitamin B2
deficiency during pregnancy increases the risk of
malformations in children.
Food sources: brewer's yeast, lamb and pork’s liver and
kidney. They are also found in wheat germ, dairy products,
fish, mushrooms, bulgur wheat, sunflower seeds and
coffee.
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Vitamin B3 (niacin, nicotinamide)
Vitamin B3 is very little stored in the body and requires a
daily intake. It is involved in energy production in all
metabolism, maintenance of skin and hair, as well as blood
formation and regulation of cholesterol.
Deficiency: Vitamin B3 deficiency results in a slight loss of
appetite, general fatigue, headaches, stress, irritability,
indigestion, sleep problems and anxiety, ulcers, frostbite
and dizziness. We also noted a change in mood and skin
hypersensitivity to sunlight. Pellagra is in severe
deficiencies of vitamin B3.
Food Sources: yeast and organ meats (liver), meat
(chicken) and fatty fish (mackerel, tuna) contain a large
amount. It is also found in nuts (peanuts), cereals, pulses,
sprouted seeds, vegetables and fresh fruit, coffee and
mushrooms.
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)
Vitamin B5 is necessary for the proper condition of the
skin, hair and mucous membranes. It plays an important
role in the functioning of the nervous system and in
protecting and regenerating cells. It helps release energy
from carbohydrates and fatty acids. Vitamin B5 plays an
essential anti-infection and healing role.
Deficiency: The deficiency is manifested in various
disorders such as fatigue, insomnia, headache, stress,
irritability and nervous disorders can lead to depression. A
deficiency of vitamin B5 can cause digestive disorders
(nausea, constipation, flatulence, vomiting) and skin
disorders as ulcers and alopecia.
Food Sources: organ meats (liver, kidney), meat and egg
yolks are the richest in vitamin B5. They are also found in
yeast, cereals, fish, vegetables, dairy products, as well as
acerola, guava and lemon.
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Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
It has an effect on energy production by conversion of
proteins. It also plays a role in the metabolism of
carbohydrates and amino acids and helps the absorption of
magnesium. It is involved in the synthesis of red blood
cells, insulin, adrenaline, serotonin and certain sex
hormones. Vitamin B6 stimulates the synthesis of keratin
and helps maintain healthy skin.
Deficiency: The deficiency of vitamin B6 is manifested by
fatigue, irritability, depression, glossitis, dermatitis, and
sometimes by anemia and immune deficiency.
Food sources: especially yeast, liver, fatty fish, cereals,
potatoes, sweet peppers, cabbage, bananas, nuts and meat
(chicken).
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Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
Vitamin B12 is a function antianemic (red blood cell
formation). It is involved in DNA synthesis, allows the
absorption of iron and is involved in energy production.
Vitamin B12 is an action on cell reproduction and growth
and contributes to the smooth functioning of the nervous
system. It is endowed with antiallergic properties and plays
an analgesic and detoxifier role.
Deficiency: Vitamin B12 deficiency causes anemia mainly,
sometimes associated with a decrease in white blood cells
and platelets. Signs of deficiency are fatigue, lassitude,
anorexia, sleep disturbances and memory, irritability,
impaired motor function and sensation, constipation and
flatulence. It can also cause neurological symptoms like
tingling and numbness in limbs, memory loss and
depression. Vitamin B12 deficiency is common among
vegetarians.
Food sources: foods of animal origin constitute the main
source of vitamin B12 such as meat, offal (liver, kidney),
oysters, fish (trout, salmon, haddock). They are also found
in eggs, milk, and dairy products (cheese). Brewer's yeast
and algae also contain small amounts.
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Vitamine C (ascorbic acid)
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant (it neutralizes free
radicals responsible for cellular aging). It hinders the aging
of cells and promotes the absorption of iron and calcium in
food. Vitamin C promotes the formation of collagen and
speeds healing. Combined with vitamin E, it helps delay
the onset of certain cancers. Vitamin C stimulates the
immune system and plays a role in removing toxic
substances (pesticides, heavy metals).
Deficiency: A major deficiency in vitamin C can cause
scurvy.
Food sources: fresh fruits (acerola, black currant, kiwi,
strawberry, orange, lemon, grapefruit, raspberry, red
currant, cherries, cantaloupe, blackberry) and vegetables
(parsley, spinach, watercress, tomato, red and green
peppers, radish, onion, broccoli, cabbage and potatoes).
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Vitamin D (calciferol)
This vitamin is nicknamed the "sunshine vitamin" because
the body manufactures it through ultraviolet radiation. It is
involved in the process of absorption of calcium,
magnesium and phosphorus, thereby contributing to the
consolidation of the bones and teeth. To be used by the
body, vitamin D requires the action of ultraviolet rays from
the sun. A minimum exposure to sunlight is necessary.
Deficiency: Vitamin D deficiency causes rickets (poor bone
calcification resulting in a deformation of the skeleton) and
disorders of the dentition. Among adults, a lack of vitamin
D increased the risk of osteoporosis and osteomalacia. A
deficiency in vitamin D can also cause bone pain and
fracture risk, diarrhea and restlessness.
Food sources: in products of animal origin such as fish liver
oils (cod), fish (herring, salmon, mackerel, sardines, tuna),
egg yolk, liver, milk, butter, fungi, yeast, cereals and
vegetable oils.
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Vitamin E (tocopherol)
Powerful antioxidant, vitamin E prevents the harmful
effects of free radicals on our cells and slows the aging of
cells. It is involved in the synthesis of red blood cells and
plays an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular
disease (reduce bad cholesterol). Combined with vitamin C,
it acts as an important factor delaying the onset of certain
cancers. Vitamin E has an anti-infectious, strengthens the
immune system and improves sexual function.
Deficiency: A deficiency in vitamin E may be manifested by
a fragility of red blood cells causing anemia called
"hemolytic anemia, muscle weakness and loss of reflexes.
One can also see a deterioration of the immune system and
neurological disorders and capillary fragility.
Food sources: wheat germ is probably the most food rich in
vitamin E. It is also found in vegetable oils (sunflower,
olive, peanut) and nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds). It is
also present in butter, liver, eggs and fatty fish.
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Vitamin K
Vitamin K is produced in the body by intestinal bacteria. It
is also provided by food. Its main role lies in the
coagulation of blood by activation of specific proteins.
Vitamin K is necessary for the synthesis of certain amino
acids involved in the binding of calcium in bones. It should
thus improve bone mineralization.
Deficiency: A deficiency in vitamin K results in a failure of
blood clotting resulting in easy bruising, bleeding and
heavy menstruation. There is also risk of bone fracture
rates.
Food Sources: broccoli, kale, green cabbage, red cabbage,
spinach, turnips, artichokes, parsley, watercress and
asparagus. There are also in the liver, eggs, fruits (tomato,
grapefruit, orange) and some grains.
Always ask your doctor or pharmacist before changing
your diet or taking nutritional supplements.
Dr. Philippe Moser
Appendix 2: How to restore
your nutritional balance
We can’t treat a nutritional deficiency by the
supplementation of the deficient elements. Each mineral
can be assimilated and metabolized if the internal
environment is balanced, even if it is available in
appropriate dosage to the needs of the body.
Note that this nutrient depletion caused various
disturbances in particular organs.
It will therefore involve three strategies:
- Drainage
- Support of weakened organs
- Recharge of nutritives elements.
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1. DRAINAGE
Drainage is a process of detoxifying the body by opening
the emunctories and discharging the toxic accumulation.
When an emunctory (kidneys, liver, lungs, skin etc..) is
deficient or blocked, when a system or glandular tissue is
insuffisant, we must stimulate these organs of elimination
using remedies which organic tropism or physiology
affinities are known. Some homeopathic remedies have a
well-defined selective action on the body. This attraction,
the "tropism of a remedy", is used by homeopaths to clean
up the congested organs. These toxins are evacuated by the
normal excretory urine, stool and sweat.
The classification of drainage remedies refers to the
affinities that certain remedies have for specific organs.
The remedies are often prescribed:
• General action : Berberis, Pulsatilla, Solidago.
• Kidneys : Berberis vulgaris, Sarsaparilla, Juniperus
communis, Pilosella.
• Liver : Chelidonium, Taraxacum, Carduus Marianus, Nux
vomica, Secale céréale.
• Skin : Fumaria, Saponaria, Viola Tricolor, Calendula,
Petroleum.
• Lungs : Caprinus Betulus, Corylus avellana, Viburnum
lantana.
• Pancreas: Ceanothus Americanus, Spiritus Quercus.
• Nervous System: Hypericum.
• Veinous System: Hamamelis.
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2. SUPPORT OF WEAKENED ORGANS
International studies have identified specific minerals
(and their own sequences) necessary for the proper
functioning of every organ in the body. Each organ is
associated with a sequence of elements representing his
identity card. A disruption of these sequences will sign
the alteration of one or several organs.
In addition to the 12 identified organs, two other types
of sequences are to be studied: Immune function which
defines the reaction to the body vis a vis a bacterial or
viral attack; and the Nervous function, defining the
nervous state of a person.
The support of the organs is therefore a therapy that
acts on various tissues to recover the disturbed
functioning by stimulating the organ itself. It is often
referred to as "Biochemical Therapeutics" or "Tissue
Remedies" and can be considered close to a medicine of
terrain.
This part of the formula is based on the cell theory and
focuses on restoring the power to regulate the body by
restoring normal cell functions by giving them the
minerals they need as well as balancing the levels of
salt minerals in these cells.
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The minerals used are:
Calcarea Fluorica, which is a component of connective
tissue cells and fibrous tissue. Calcarea phosphorica enter
in the composition of all cells and tissues to give them
strength. This mineral element accounts for more than 50%
in the formation of bone tissue. Calcarea Sulfurica purifies
and stimulates the metabolism. Ferrum phosphoricum is
present in blood and muscle cells. Kalium Muriaticum is a
component of nearly all body cells and stands in close
relationship with the connective tissue. Kalium
phosphoricum located in brain cells, nerves, muscles and
also enters the blood composition. Kalium sulfuricum
entering the composition of red blood cells and assists in
transporting oxygen in the deep tissues. Magnesia
phosphorica which is the constituent of the nerve cell. It is
found in blood, muscle, bones and teeth. Natrum
muriaticum enter in the composition of blood, skin, mucous
membranes and nervous system. Natrum phosphoricum is
found in the muscles, blood, nerves, brain and in
intracellular fluid. Natrum sulfuricum stimulates the organs
responsible for elimination (liver, kidneys, lungs). It also
balances the distribution of water in tissue, blood and body
fluids. Silica activates the process of eliminating waste and
gives firmness and resistance to tissues.
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3. RECHARGE OF NUTRITIVES ELEMENTS
The third part of the treatment corresponds to the affected
nutrients. Instead of administering regular doses of metalic
ions, one should release the same ions that are missing in
the metabolic processes. To do that, I recommend the use
of a "Homeopathic Dechelation of metalic ions” diluted
and energized.
We will therefore use lithotherapy, which is the use of
whole rock, composed of all its metal salts, diluted and
energized according to the homeopathic method.
The dechelation lithotherapy, natural therapy, is a
oligotherapy which have a catalytic power and a
dechelation action, that is to say an ability to free catalysts
(mineral and trace elements) which are already present in
the body, but imprisoned by large molecules from various
pollutants, and make them bio available to electro-chemical
sites where they are essential to life processes.
To rebalance and realign the body we use the energy of
the following stones: Apatite, Blende, Chalcopyrite,
Diopside, Dolomite, erythritol, feldspar, glauconite,
rhodonite and Tourmaline. The dilution 8X is particularly
suited to this type of substances, ensuring total solubility to
rocks and accurate and consistent action.
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Appendix 3: organs and functions
potentially at risk
To the twelve selected organs are associated twelve
sequences of elements that can be considered as the identity
card of the body. Any disruption of these sequences will
sign the degree of impairment of the body. In the following
tables you will see what mineral is:
- Essential or necessary for proper functioning, or
- Strengthens the action, or
- Plays an important role in the mechanism, or
- Contributes to or is required or involved in the
metabolism of that organ or function.
It is also interesting to include two other more general type
of sequence. The first one defining the reactional power of
the body against a viro-bacterio attack or an immuno
suppression that can lead to lesional pathology: The
immune degree.
The second function allows assessing the condition of the
nervous system and defining the nervous balance of a
patient.
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Heart
Pancreas
Stomach
Colon
Lungs
Liver
Gall Bladder
Thyroid
Sexual
Glands
kidneys
Bladder
Small
Intestine
Immune
System
Nervous
System
Iron
X
X
X
X
X
Selenium
X
X
X
X
X
X
Phosphorus
X
X
X
Copper
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Heart
Pancreas
Stomach
Colon
Lungs
Liver
Gall Bladder
Thyroid
Sexual
Glands
Kidneys
Bladder
Small
Intesttine
Immune
System
Nervous
System
Calcium
X
X
X
X
X
X
Magnesium
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Zinc
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Potassium
X
X
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