Drug Side Effects
Antacids- Prilosec, etc.- Depletes B12, Folic Acid
H2 blockers like Tagamet Zantac- Depletes B12, folic acid and vitamin D, decrease absorption of minerals leading to osteoporosis.
Birth Control Pills- Depletes Copper, B Complex, vitamin C, magnesium, selenium, zinc, amino-acid tyrosine, Coenzyme Q10, B6 (depression because of reduced synthesis of serotonins), decreases beta carotene, vitamin E, increases homocysteine. This leads to Leads to anemia cervical dysplasia, dry gums, lowers immune system, heart disease and Cancer.
Glucocosteroids- Indomethacin, Indocin, Non- Steroidal meds, depletes Vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, zinc, Diuretics- Depletes potassium, magnesium, thiamin, riboflavin.
Hydrochlorothiazide- Depletes magnesium, zinc, CoQ10, potassium and sodium can cause type 2 Diabetes.
Statin Drugs- Depletes CoQ10 needed for ATP production (cellular energy production, Blood Pressure regulation and an intercellular antioxidant.
Analgesics- aspirin deletes folic acid, thiamin, decreases appetite.
Liver Functions
1.) Stores iron, vitamins and mineral reserves for strength
2.) Produces bile for digestion
3.) Detoxifies poisonous chemicals ( alcohols, drugs, environmental toxins)
4.) Stores energy ( carbohydrates, glucose and fats) as sugars
5.) Blood production
6.) Manufactures protein
7.) Removes poisons from the air you breathe
8.) Produces clotting factors
9.) Builds antibodies against bacteria, viruses, etc.