Common medications are able to potentially deplete the body of important nutrients. At times, we notice that the medications prescribed can potentially cause or exacerbate a patient’s symptoms. Its important to recognize potential deficiencies a person may have due to their medications. The medications may be helping them in general, however if they are depleting your body of essential nutrients then your body may not be working as well as it should be. Here is a list of common cardiovascular medications and the deficiencies associated with taking that drug class. As always consult with your doctor before self-supplementing.
| Medication Class and Purpose | Medication Examples | Nutrients At Risk |
Cardiac Glycosides
|
Digoxin | Calcium
Magnesium Thiamine Phospate |
Beta Blockers
|
Propanolol
Atenolol Metoprolol |
CoQ10
Melatonin |
Thiazide Diuretics
|
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Methylchlorothiazide |
CoQ10
Potassium Sodium Phosphate Zinc |
Loop Diuretics
|
Furosemide (Lasix) | Calcium
Magnesium Potassium Vitamin B6 Zinc Sodium Thiamine Vitamin C |
Potassium Sparing
|
Spironolactone
Triampterine Amiloride |
Calcium
Folate (B9) Zinc |
ACE Inhibitors
|
Lisinopril
Enalapril Captopril Benazepril |
Sodium
Zinc |
ARB- Angiotensin receptor blocker
|
Losartan (Cozaar)
Telmisartan (Micardis) Valsartan |
Zinc |
HMG CoA Reductase
|
Statins:
· Atorvastatin (Lipitor) · Simvastatin (Zorcor) · Rosuvastatin (Crestor) · Pravastatin (Pravachol) |
CoQ10
Omega 3 Fatty Acids and other essential fatty acids (EFA) Selenium Zinc Carnitine Copper Vitamin D Vitamin E |
Non-Sulfonylureas
|
Metformin (Glucophage) | Folate
B12 CoQ10 |
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