Drug - Nutrient Depletions

Dr. Patrick Garrett, DC, B.Sci, DCCN, DABFM, SFAAFM, BCIMConcierge Natural Healthcare

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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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