Part 11 in my series of posts about products which can contribute to nutrient deficiencies – Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) HRT might affect nutritional status. Some women taking HRT retain salt and water and complain of weight gain. HRT also…
Tag: Nutrient
Defenses Against Alzheimers
The inflammatory processes behind Alzheimer’s are important to know if you are to understand ways to reverse the disease process. Let me share what I’ve learned about this and the research on nutrients shown to effectively counteract these processes. Causes…
Birth control pills – #7 in series
Part 7 in my series of posts about products which can contribute to nutrient deficiencies – Birth Control Pills The use of birth control pills has been linked to several diseases including heart disease, although this link is controversial. The…
Aspirin – #6 in series
Part 6 in my series of posts about products which can contribute to nutrient deficiencies – Aspirin Aspirin is used for everything from headaches and athletic injuries to the treatment of heart disease. However, this panacealike over-the-counter medication can also…
Arthritis Medications – #5 in series
Part 5 in my series of posts about products which can contribute to nutrient deficiencies – Arthritis Medications A common medication used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is d-penicillamine, or Cuprimine. This medication sometimes reduces food intake by producing…
Antidepressants – #4 in series
Part 4 in my series of posts about products which can contribute to nutrient deficiencies – Antidepressants Some women on long-term antidepressant medications lose their desire to eat, stop eating or eat sporadically, choose nutrient-poor foods, and experience reduced absorption…
Antibiotics – #3 in series
Part 3 in my series of posts about products which can contribute to nutrient deficiencies – Antibiotics Antibiotics are effective because they destroy disease-causing bacteria in the digestive tract; however, they indiscriminately destroy beneficial bacteria that help maintain health. Several…
Antacids – #2 in series
The second in my series of posts about products which can contribute to nutrient deficiencies – Antacids Many women consume antacids as a supplemental source of calcium. In addition, antacids are a quick remedy for stomach upsets caused by stress…
Alcohol – First in a new series of articles
I thought I would start sharing info about certain things that can cause nutrition deficiency. Some of these you probably would never imagine could have an effect on your nutrition. Hope you learn some new things. I know I am…