It seems like these days there’s a pill for everything. In fact, over 60% of adults take at least one medication regularly, and a whopping 25% take 4 medications on a daily basis. This doesn’t even include over-the-counter drugs.
The bottom line is that we are becoming more and more drug-dependent as a society. But at what cost?
It’s so important to review all the side effects of the drugs you take. Sadly, not all side effects are listed on the product label or in the information you receive from the pharmacy.
Part 1: Medications that Harm the Microbiome
Did you know that many common medications (both prescription and over-the-counter) can harm and even destroy the microbiome? Most people think that antibiotics are the only culprit here, but you’d be surprised to learn that many other drugs affect the delicate microbiome.
Part 2: Medications that Cause Nutrient Depletions – Watch LIVE on October 25
Many medications can actually deplete a host of vital nutrients essential to your health. From altering metabolism to reducing absorption to interfering with enzymatic activity, some medicines can cause issues you may not even realize are related. I’ll help you understand which meds to use with caution and what you can do to combat deficiencies.
