Prescription nutrient depletions

Prescription nutrient depletions, when addressed, can dramatically boost your healing efforts. Sick or not, the body processes needed for good health rely on the presence of fundamental nutrients.

A word on metabolism

Metabolism is the body’s way of breaking down and building up energy at a cellular level. Without this process, the vitamins and minerals we eat and produce inside of us would not be used effectively. Fighting any illness, whether regarding cardiovascular, immune, hematological, neurological, viral or hormonal systems, requires nutrients that can only be made useful by proper metabolism.

Metabolism of nutrients has endless benefits:

  • Nutrients are needed to produce neurotransmitters and hormones.
  • Vitamins and minerals help convert nutrients and are needed for continued metabolic health.
  • Fatty acids form the structures of our cells.
  • Flavonoids and carotenoids help our cells function.
  • Proteins, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients are all needed to build muscle. Stronger muscles go along with stronger metabolisms.
  • Boosting your metabolism is possible, even with Lyme Disease.

I just needed to emphasize why you should take any nutrient depletions seriously.

Now let’s get into the prescription nutrient depletions that are typical for Lyme Disease patients.

What depletes what:

Antibiotics: Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Fluoroquinolones, Macrolides, Aminoglycosides 

  • Biotin
  • Inositol
  • Lactobacillus acidophilus
  • Bifidobacteria bifidum
  • B1
  • B2
  • B3
  • B6
  • B12
  • Vitamin K

Antibiotics: Tetracyclines, Sulfonamides 

  • Biotin
  • Calcium
  • Inositol
  • Iron
  • Lactobacillus acidophilus
  • Bifidobacteria bifidum
  • Magnesium
  • B1
  • B2
  • B3
  • B6
  • B12
  • Vitamin K

Antibiotics: Neomycin

  • Beta carotene
  • Iron
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin B12

Antibiotics: Co-Trimoxazole

  • Lactobacillus acidophilus
  • Bifidobacteria bifidus
  • Folic acid

Antibiotics: Isoniazid

  • B3
  • B6
  • Vitamin D

Antibiotics: Rifampin

  • Vitamin D

Antibiotics: Ethambutol

  • Copper
  • Zinc

Anti-inflammatories: Salicylates 

  • Folic acid
  • Iron
  • Potassium
  • Sodium
  • Vitamin C

Anti-inflammatories: NSAIDs

  • Folic acid

Anti-inflammatories: Corticosteroids

  • Calcium
  • Folic acid
  • Magnesium
  • Potassium
  • Selenium
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin D
  • Zinc

Antivirals: Reverse Transcription Inhibitors and Non-Nucleosides 

  • Carnitine
  • Copper
  • B12
  • Zinc

Bile acid sequestrants: Cholestyramine 

  • Beta caroten
  • Calcium
  • Folic acid
  • Iron
  • Magnesium
  • Phosphorus
  • Vitamin A
  • B12
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin K
  • Vitamin E
  • Zinc

I just wanted to give you a reference so you can further investigate your personal health profile. Blood work and mineral analysis via hair and urine may be better personal references. Also, it is always better to get your nutrients from real food than synthetic supplements.

Resource: Cracking the Metabolic Code by J. Lavalle

Relevant reading: Do sick people need more of less calories?

In summary, prescription nutrient depletions are a genuine concern and should be considered in your Lyme  treatment protocols.

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