Holistic Health with Dr. Heather Heck: Drug-induced Nutrient Depletion

Send us Fan MailWhen your doctor prescribes a medication, do they also spend time telling you all of the side effects and how you can also combat those? My guess is no...Today, we’re spending time discussing various over the counter and prescribed medications - which do have a time and place - and how they can deplete the body of various nutrients. For examples, Prilosec or Omeprazole deplete the body of calcium. Women on birth control are often depleted of folic acid and B vitamins. Antibiotics deplete the body of magnesium. Knowing all of this can help us uncover how to combat those depletions because, over time, these nutrient depletions can contribute to chronic disease. It’s very good insight and, hopefully, will help you marry traditional and holistic health and wellness practices so you can live your good, better, and best life.Support the show☕ Fuel the Conversation! Loving the podcast? If you’d like to send a little cup of coffee my way in gratitude (and to keep me going!), I’d truly appreciate it. Because it’s the little things... Consider subscribing so you never miss a weekly episode!You can also find my videos on YouTube.