From Patient to Pioneer 6/10: The Hidden Cost of Medications (DIND)

Send your Idea for Next Podcast"Hey everyone, Dr. Nicole here. I want to preface today's episode by saying clearly: I am a chiropractic physician, and it is not in my scope to tell you to get off or start your medications. But I am asking you to be informed. Today we’re talking about DIND, and it might explain those weird new symptoms you've been having."Defining DIND: Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion (DIND). Common prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs deplete essential vitamins and minerals from the body over time.Misdiagnosed Symptoms: These depletions create a range of new symptoms—like fatigue or muscle cramps—that are often mistaken for brand-new health problems rather than drug side effects.The Statin Example: Statin drugs deplete CoQ10, which can lead to severe muscle issues (myopathy). I know this because of my own genetics, taking a statin drug could be lethal to me.A Widespread Issue: Over 60% of Americans regularly take prescription drugs, with some taking up to 13 to 17 different medications, leading to massive, cascading nutritional deficiencies.My job is to educate you on how to live a quality life. But to truly dig into these deficiencies, it takes time—time that conventional medicine just doesn't allow. Next time, I'm opening up about why I'm changing the way my clinic operates entirely."We want to hear from you! Send Questions to: [email protected]: Question for PODCASTMy Website | YouTube | FaceBook