Oral Contraceptives: Nutrient Depletion Checklist

Nutrient Depletion Checklist:

Oral Contraceptives

From The July 1999 Issue of Nutrition Science News

Nutrient Depletions	Health Problems

Folic acid	Anemia, birth defects, cardiovascular disease, cervical dysplasia¹
Magnesium	Asthma, cardiovascular problems, cramps, osteoporosis, PMS²
Vitamin B2	Eyes, mucous membranes, nerves, skin problems¹
Vitamin B6	Depression, increased cardiovascular disease risk, sleep disturbances¹
Vitamin B12	Anemia, increased cardiovascular disease risk, tiredness, weakness¹
Vitamin C	Easy bruising, lowered immunity, poor wound healing¹
Zinc	Loss of sense of smell and taste, lower immunity, slow wound healing¹

References

1. Webb JL. Nutritional effects of oral contraceptive use: a review. J Reprod Med 1980;25(4):150-6.

2. Blum M, et al. Oral contraceptive lowers serum magnesium. Harefuah 1991;121(10):363-4.

The scientific basis for this information is from published studies using these drugs or drugs from the same pharmacological class. Advise customers to ask their doctor or pharmacist if any of their medications can cause nutrient depletions.

Reprinted with permission from Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook (Lexi-Comp, 1999) by Ross Pelton, Ph.D., C.N.; James B. LaValle, N.D., C.N., D.H.M.; Ernest B. Hawkins; and Daniel L. Krinsky.

From the July 1999 Issue of Nutrition Science News

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