Be mindful of food-medicine interactions when preparing or eating meals. Some foods can negatively react with certain medications.
NUTRIENT INTERACTION
IMPACT
Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Aluminum
Reduces antibiotic absorption
Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Aluminum
Reduces antibiotic absorption
Alcohol
Disulfiram-like reaction (flushing, nausea, headache)
Potassium
Can increase potassium levels
Can deplete these minerals
Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium
Can increase potassium levels
Potassium
Can increase drug levels
Grapefruit Juice
Coenzyme Q10
Depletes CoQ10 levels
Grapefruit Juice
Can increase drug levels
Fat-soluble Vitamins
Reduces absorption of A, D, E, K
Alcohol
Low blood sugar and a disulfiram- like reaction (flushing, nausea, headache)
Sodium
Can cause sodium imbalance
Tyramine-rich Foods (ex. aged or fermented foods)
Potential blood pressure spikes
Folate
Can reduce folate levels
Alcohol
Severe liver damage
Vitamin C
May increase vitamin C excretion
Can lower warfarin levels leading to clots
Vitamin K (in green leafy vegetables)
Reduces drug absorption
Food
Reduces drug absorption
Food
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