Many medications and over the counters can create nutrient deficiencies over time, contributing to feeling fatigued or “off your game”. Are you taking any of the below medications or over the counters long term (daily for the past 6+ months)?
It may be worth checking in with your primary care physician or original prescriber to see if the medication is still necessary for you to take or if other options are available.
For example, there are many different options besides birth control pills for effective contraception and balancing of hormones for acne-free skin and normal, pain-free monthly periods.
Reach out to your local naturopathic doctor to review your medications and supplements and check if you have any nutrient deficits. Search by zip here: www.naturopathic.org
Sources:
Mohn ES, Kern HJ, Saltzman E, Mitmesser SH, McKay DL. Evidence of Drug-Nutrient Interactions with Chronic Use of Commonly Prescribed Medications: An Update. Pharmaceutics. 2018;10(1):36. Published 2018 Mar 20. doi:10.3390/pharmaceutics10010036. ttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5874849/
Palmery M, Saraceno A, Vaiarelli A, Carlomagno G. Oral contraceptives and changes in nutritional requirements. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2013 Jul;17(13):1804-13. PMID: 23852908. https://www.europeanreview.org/article/4579
