Nutrient Depletion Guide
Learn which medications deplete key nutrients, deficiency symptoms, and top food sources.
Data sourced from CTD, ChEMBL, PubMed. How we verify this data →
Sources verified as of April 2026
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Calcium Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Calcium is vital for bones, muscles, and nerves. 5 medication classes deplete it, including PPIs and corticosteroids. Watch for muscle cramps and osteoporosis.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is depleted by 4 medication classes. Symptoms include fatigue, muscle pain, and heart palpitations. Restore levels with food and supplements.
Folate Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Folate (vitamin B9) is vital for DNA synthesis and neurotransmitters. 5 medication classes deplete it, including SSRIs and anticonvulsants. Watch for fatigue, brain fog, and mouth sores.
Iron Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Iron is vital for oxygen transport and energy. Proton pump inhibitors, NSAIDs, and antibiotics deplete it. Watch for fatigue, hair loss, and brain fog. 3 medication classes deplete.
Magnesium Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Magnesium is vital for 600+ processes. 6 medication classes deplete it. Watch for muscle cramps, anxiety, insomnia, palpitations, and headaches. Learn more.
Vitamin B12 Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is depleted by 3 medication classes. Symptoms include fatigue, neuropathy, brain fog, and mood changes. Animal foods are the only natural sources.
Vitamin B6 Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Vitamin B6 is crucial for neurotransmitters. Oral contraceptives deplete it. Watch for depression, tingling, and insomnia. According to the USDA, find it in fortified cereals.
Vitamin C Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is depleted by 4 medication classes. Symptoms include slow wound healing, bruising, and fatigue. Optimal plasma range: 1.0–1.5 mg/dL.
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Calcium Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Calcium is vital for bones, muscles, and nerves. 5 medication classes deplete it, including PPIs and corticosteroids. Watch for muscle cramps and osteoporosis.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is depleted by 4 medication classes. Symptoms include fatigue, muscle pain, and heart palpitations. Restore levels with food and supplements.
Folate Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Folate (vitamin B9) is vital for DNA synthesis and neurotransmitters. 5 medication classes deplete it, including SSRIs and anticonvulsants. Watch for fatigue, brain fog, and mouth sores.
Iron Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Iron is vital for oxygen transport and energy. Proton pump inhibitors, NSAIDs, and antibiotics deplete it. Watch for fatigue, hair loss, and brain fog. 3 medication classes deplete.
Magnesium Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Magnesium is vital for 600+ processes. 6 medication classes deplete it. Watch for muscle cramps, anxiety, insomnia, palpitations, and headaches. Learn more.
Vitamin B12 Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is depleted by 3 medication classes. Symptoms include fatigue, neuropathy, brain fog, and mood changes. Animal foods are the only natural sources.
Vitamin B6 Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Vitamin B6 is crucial for neurotransmitters. Oral contraceptives deplete it. Watch for depression, tingling, and insomnia. According to the USDA, find it in fortified cereals.
Vitamin C Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is depleted by 4 medication classes. Symptoms include slow wound healing, bruising, and fatigue. Optimal plasma range: 1.0–1.5 mg/dL.
Vitamin D Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Vitamin D regulates 1,000+ genes. 3 medication classes (statins, corticosteroids, anticonvulsants) deplete it. Symptoms include fatigue, bone pain, and frequent illness.
Zinc Depletion: Medications, Symptoms & Food Sources
Zinc is crucial for immunity, taste, and hormone regulation. However, 7 medication classes, including PPIs and diuretics, can deplete it. Key symptoms include frequent infections and hair loss.
This information is generated from peer-reviewed molecular databases including the Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD), ChEMBL, and indexed PubMed research. It is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or supplements. See our methodology →