Sep 1, 2020 | Featured, Nutrient Absorption, Wellness
By inhibiting gastric acid secretion, acid blockers interfere with absorption and bioavailability of critical vitamins and minerals. Proton pump inhibitors, part of a larger acid blocker class of drugs, have consistently demonstrated their effectiveness for...
Jul 20, 2020 | Nutrient Deficiency, Vitamin C, Wellness
Several ubiquitous drugs deplete Vitamin C. This powerful antioxidant is already difficult to absorb at the levels many doctors believe to be ideal. If you’re not supplementing, taking the following medications could put you at risk for unpleasant Vitamin C depletion...
Jan 9, 2020 | Nutrient Deficiency, Wellness
Aspirin reduces pain, fever, and inflammation — and also Vitamin C. Though doctors have been recommending the over-the-counter drug for decades to reduce the risk of cardiac events, scientists have found substantial evidence of gastrointestinal side effects that can...
