While medications provide relief and treatment for many conditions and disease states, they may come at the price of depriving the body of nutrients. This article provides a list of commonly prescribed medication along with any known nutrient depletions. Also, find the functions and food sources for the referenced vitamins and minerals.
Author: Leigh Mathieu
Leigh graduated from Colby College in 2016 with a degree in Biology and a concentration in Neuroscience. She will begin Northeastern University's Doctor of Pharmacy program in the fall of 2017. She hopes to become a clinical pharmacist in the fields of neurology or psychiatry. At Coastal Pharmacy, Leigh is a pharmacy technician and works on the processing team.