14 Nutrients That May Be Depleted by These Widely Used Medications

Lisette Marie

13. Probiotics: The Gut-Health Guardians

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Antibiotics are lifesavers, but they carpet-bomb your gut microbiome, wiping out beneficial bacteria along with the bad. This can lead to digestive upset and a weakened immune defense. The ingenious recovery strategy involves probiotics – "good" bacteria that help reseed and restore balance. Critically, take probiotics several hours apart from your antibiotic dose to ensure they survive the onslaught, and continue for a few weeks after your course is finished to support a full gut flora comeback.

14. Herbal Synergy: Integrating Natural Remedies

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Certain hormonal medications, including some oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), can interfere with Vitamin B6 metabolism or increase its excretion. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is crucial for creating neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which regulate mood, and for nerve function. Deficiency can contribute to mood changes or neuropathy. An ingenious focus on B6-rich foods like chickpeas, tuna, salmon, and bananas can help, but discuss potential supplementation with your doctor if you use these medications long-term.

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13. Probiotics: The Gut-Health Guardians

14. Herbal Synergy: Integrating Natural Remedies

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