Do Medications Deplete Nutrients? What You Should Know

Medications & Nutrients

💊 Did You Know? Medications & Nutrient Depletion Many commonly prescribed medications can deplete essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in the body—impacting overall health, energy, and detox capacity over time. 💊 Common Medications & What They Deplete

💊 Adderall depletes: Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and potassium

💊 Prozac depletes: Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, CoQ10, calcium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, sodium, zinc, and glutathione

💊 Paxil depletes: Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, CoQ10, calcium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, sodium, zinc, and glutathione

💊 Zoloft depletes: Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, CoQ10, calcium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, sodium, zinc, and glutathione

💊 Celexa depletes: Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, CoQ10, calcium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, sodium, zinc, and glutathione

💊 Wellbutrin / Zyban depletes: Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, CoQ10, and sodium

💊 Remeron depletes: Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, CoQ10, and sodium

💊 Effexor depletes: Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, CoQ10, calcium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, sodium, zinc, and glutathione

💊 Risperdal depletes: Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, biotin, folic acid, carnitine, inositol, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, and calcium

💊 Zyprexa depletes: Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, biotin, folic acid, carnitine, inositol, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, and calcium

💊 Seroquel depletes: Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, biotin, folic acid, carnitine, inositol, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, and calcium

💊 Depakote depletes: Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, biotin, folic acid, carnitine, inositol, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, and essential fatty acids

⚠️ One More to Be Aware Of

💊 Acetaminophen can reduce the body’s ability to detox effectively (linked to glutathione depletion)

🧠 Why This Matters

Over time, nutrient depletion may contribute to:

• Fatigue

• Brain fog

• Weakened immune function

• Slower detox pathways

This doesn’t mean medications are “bad”—but it highlights the importance of supporting the body while taking them.

📚 Source

From the book: “Antidepressants, Antipsychotics and Stimulants” by David W. Tanton