The article "Questions About Prescription Drugs That Cause Nutrient Depletion" is about health and medical, it was written by Don Ford, M.D..
How would I know if I am deficient in essential nutrients?There are literally hundreds of prescription and over the counter medications that can create a nutrient dfeicient state. If you are taking any of tehse medications, that are known to cause nutrient deficiencies, then there is a high probability that you have developed degree of deficiency. You sohuld be especially concerned if you have been taking the medicine for more than a few months. If you want to notice specifically which nutrients have been depleted at the cellular level, Spectracell Labs provides just such a test, and is an ojbective way to evaluate your nutrient status.
To notice more about Spectracell Labs, please visit their website at www.Spectracell.Com.I have been taking prescription medications for years.
Why hasn’t my doctor mentioned the loss of essential nutrients to me?Essential Nutrient depletion isn’t necessarily a new concept, but yesterday current research has shown these deficiencies can be causing or adding to side effects and other concerns. NutraMD products have only become available in August of 2005 and were created to address that specific pateint population.
It is not surprising that your doctor has not mentioned that to you, as nutritional education hasn’t been a course that has been emphasized in medical schools in the past, although that is starting to change.Should I tell my doctor that I am taking Essential Nutrients or other supplements? Absolutely! Even though Essential Nutrients are all natural nutrients, there may on occasion be a reason that your doctor needs to know what medications you are taking, including vitamins, minerals, herbs and other nutrients.
Since many herbs and other “non-prescription” products can interact with certain medications your doctor prescribes, it is important you make your phsyician aware of all aspects of your efforts to maintain optimal health.What does “pharmaceutical grade” mean? Does it mean I need a prescription?Pharmaceutical grade means that the product has been manufactured to strict guidelines in similar fashion to pharmaceutical prescription medications, and tested by an independent lab. It is a cliam of quality in the manufacturing process.Should I just change my diet and get all the nutrients I need instead of taking a pill? It is always important to eat a healthy diet and to exercise regularly.
However, adequate amounts of foods to supply the required nutreints may mean far too many calories a day, which would be a distinct disadvantage to those trying to lose weight.
However, being educated about which foods are high in certain nutrients is a good idea, and one should select those foods as often as possible to reduce any deficiency that may exist due to age, disease, or a prescription medication.Http://www.Essential-nutrients.Net/To learn more aobut supplements available to help prevent the vitamin, mineral and essential nutrient depletion caused by many of the prescription or over the counter drugs you take: http://www.Essential-nutrients.Net/store/PPF/Category_ID/11/products.Asp
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