Medicines are made for our treatment, but often people do not know that long use of some medicines gradually reduces the essential nutrients from the body. Due to this, fatigue, lack of immunity, weakness of bones and many other health problems can occur which people understand different diseases. According to Dietician and Nutritionist Dr. Garima Goyal, drugs like Aspirin, Birth Control Pills, Antacids and Antibiotics obstruct the absorbs of vitamins and minerals in the body.
Aspirin
Aspirin affects the absorption of vitamin C in the body. This causes mild damage to the intestinal layer, which further increases the need for vitamin C. A large study (ASPREE trial) found that the risk of anemia in the elderly taking low-dos aspirin daily increases by 20 percent. This can also reduce iron stores in the body.
Paracetamol (acetaminophen)
This medicine reduces glutathion in the body. Glutathione is the master antioxidant of the body that protects cells from damage. Lowering its liver affects the liver and the risk of diseases like diabetes, cancer and infection may increase.
Berth control pills
Berth control pills reduce folic acid, vitamin B2, B6, B12, Vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium, selenium and zinc. WHO also believes that it may be necessary to take nutritional supplements if these medicines are consumed for a long time.
Metformin
It is a common medicine given in diabetes. But for a long time, the use of its vitamin B12 in the body can be deficient in the body. This can increase the problem of nerve damage and weakness.
Antacids
Antacids used for acidity and gastric problems reduce stomach acids. Whereas by eating this acid, it is necessary to release vitamin B12. Calcium, potassium and zinc may also be deficient by taking antacids for a long time.
Statins
These cholesterol -reducing drugs reduce the CoQ10. This is an enzyme that gives energy to muscles. Due to its decrease, there are problems like muscle pain, weakness and swelling.
Antibiotics
These drugs kill bacteria. But good bacteria also end, which affects digestion and immunity. Obesity, allergies and metabolic changes can occur in a long time.
Steroid
Steroids affect calcium and vitamin D in the body, which weaken bones. Also, magnesium and potassium are also reduced, which can cause fatigue and muscle cramps.
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