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Drug - Nutrient Depletions
Dr. Patrick Garrett, DC, B.Sci, DCCN, DABFM, SFAAFM, BCIMConcierge Natural Healthcare
301 North Main Suite 301316-212-5429
doctorgarrett@yahoo.comFacebook.com/doctorgarrett
Who are Dr. Garrett
Dr. Patrick Garrett
Chiropractic College / Medical School
12 Years of Functional Lifestyle Practice
Specializing in reversing acute & chronic conditions naturally
Patients / clients all over the country & world
Clinical focus on reversing diabetes, asthma, allergies, eczema, psoriasis, migraines and epigenetic food therapy.
Physician
Postgraduate Educator300 Hour / 2 Year Diplomate Functional Medicine / Clinical Nutrition Program in Denver, Colorado
National Speaker Internal DisordersFunctional MedicineApplied Nutrition & Clinical ChemistryClinical NutritionFunctional Approaches to Reversing Diseases
National Speaker
Lifestyle Medicine ProgramCeliac DiseaseLifestyle Medicine – Metabolic Syndrome & NutritionLifestyle Medicine – Stress ManagementLifestyle Medicine – Weight ManagementLifestyle Medicine – Prescribing ExerciseLifestyle Medicine – OsteoporosisLifestyle Medicine – The Biology of Normal Sleep & Consequences of Insufficient SleepInfertility & Endocrinology & More
Postdoctoral Education
Lifestyle Medicine ProgramLifestyle Practices for Weight Management & Health PromotionModels of Behavior ModificationThe Pressure System Model of Lifestyle Counseling in Primary CareRationale for Lifestyle & Weight Management CounselingWeight Bias in Clinical Settings: Improving Health Care Delivery for Obese Patients
Postdoctoral Education
Diplomate of the American Board of Functional Medicine
Board Certified in Integrative Medicine
Diplomate of the American College of Clinical Nutrition
Senior Fellow of the American Academy of Functional Medicine
Diplomates & Certifications
Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Association– Member
American Academy of Integrative Medicine – Member
Physicians Committee on Responsible Medicine - Member
American Board of Functional Medicine - Past President
American Academy of Functional Medicine - Chairman of the Board of Directors
Green Med Info – Board Member
Bloodid - Medical Director
Leadership / Membership
Drug Nutrient Depletions
Overview– How drugs work to cause depletions– Top drugs, their depletions, negative effects, solutions
• Cholesterol lowering medications• Acid lowering medications• Antidepression medications• Thyroid medications • Hormone replacements & birth control pills
Drug Nutrient Depletions
– Over 900 drug & fixed drug combinations – Over 400 of them have nutrient depletions– Over 400 of them react to foods– Over 300 of them react to supplements
Drug Nutrient Depletions
# per month 144 million
Profit per year $384,000,000,000
Fasting growing drug market ?
Drug Nutrient DepletionsTop 20 Prescription Drugs
1.Lipitor2.Nexium3.Plavix4.Singulair5.Lexapro6.Pro-Air HFA7.Synthroid8.Crestor9.AdvairDiskus10.Diovan
11.Cymbalta12.EffexorXR13.Klor-Con14.Prevacid15.DiovanHCT16.Actos17.Flomax18.Seroquel19.Levaquin20.Tricor
Types of Interactions
– Pharmacodynamic• 2 substances exhibit pharmacologic actions that
reinforce or interfere with each other’s actions
– Pharmacokinetic• The absorption, distribution, excretion or enzymatic
transformation of one substance is altered by another.
• Most adverse interactions are of this type.
Effects of Interactions
Nutrient depletion– Individual nutrients may have their dietary requirement increased
by specific drugs (or supplements).
Adverse– A specific supplement may undesirably decrease or increase the
effect of a drug or supplement being taken.
Beneficial– Drugs (or supplements) may have their actions enhanced or
side effects diminished by specific supplements.
Drug Nutrient DepletionsComplications in Nutrient Metabolism
– Interfere with macronutrient, vitamin and mineral metabolism
– Increase Urinary output
– Those effect renal output affect reabsorption
Lipitor
#1 drug sold in the US
Lipitor
Clinical Indication:– Cholesterol-lowering medication
Action:– Inhibits HMG CoA Reductase
Nutrient Depletions
CoQ10 – Regulates blood pressure– Cellular energy
Problems– Hypertension– Depression, fatigue, chronic low energy
Lipitor
Alternative Balance cholesterol – Progesterone, DHEA, Testosterone, Cortisol– The French Paradox– The cholesterol myth
CoQ10 rich foods– Highest in fish, organ meats (liver, heart, kidney),
whole grains like brown / red / black rice, quinoa, oats
Prilosec
Acid Reducers
Clinical Indication:– Acid Reflux
Action:– Inhibits Proton Pumps
Acid Reducers
Drug Nutrient Depletions – B12, Folic Acid– Calcium, Zinc– Beta-carotene, B1
Problems– Depression, osteoporosis, infections,
decrease brain function, anemia
Acid Reducers
Alternative Remove sympathetic stimulators– Coffee, chocolate, nitrates, sulfites, nicotine,
food sensitivities, high glycemic foods
Poor replacement opportunities
Antidepressants
Antidepressants
Clinical Indication:– Depression
Action:– Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
Antidepressants
Drug Nutrient Depletions – Melatonin
Problems– Sleep issues– Circadian rhythm
Antidepressants
Alternative Eat for your hormones
• Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin
Eliminate & Reduce stress• Less stress by choice • Power pose• Low glycemic foods• Meditation
Hormone Replacement
HRT / BCP
Clinical Indication:– Hormone Balance
Action:– Raises synthetic E2
HRT / BCP
Drug Nutrient Depletions – B6, Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc– Folic Acid, B12
Problems– Depression, Tylenol toxicity, osteoporosis,
constipation, sleep problems, cramps, infections, DNA / gene damage, memory loss, brain fog, mood swings, heart damage, cancer
HRT / BCP
Alternative Adrenals versus ovariesSilent passageCopper ring
Medicating the MedicatedAntibiotics
Vitamins B1, B2, B6, Vitamin K, Biotin, Inositol, Friendly intestinal bacteria, Folic Acid, Niacin, B12, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc
Anti-Acid Meds Calcium, Folic Acid, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B12, D, B1, B12
Anti-Depressants Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin B2, Melatonin
Anti-Inflammatory Minerals depleted; Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, ZincAsthma Meds Potassium
Birth Control Pills Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid
Bile Med Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid ,Iron, Vitamins B12, D, E, K
Clotting Meds Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin E
Diabetes Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Coenzyme Q10
DiureticsCalcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamins B1, B6, C, Folic Acid, Coenzyme
Q10, Zinc
Hypertension Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Coenzyme Q10, Melatonin, B6
Osteoporosis Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus
Pain Meds Folic Acid, Iron, Potassium Vitamin C
Cholesterol Meds Coenzyme Q10
Remember
You are only chronically sick and dying prematurely based off what you current doctor doesn’t know.
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