Estrogen & Hormone Replacement Therapies
From the October 1999 Issue of Nutrition Science News
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| Estrogen derivatives & selective estrogen receptor modulators* | magnesium | asthma, cardiovascular problems, cramps, osteoporosis, PMS |
| vitamin B6 | depression, increased cardiovascular disease risk, sleep disturbances | |
| zinc | loss of sense of smell and taste, lower immunity, slow wound healing | * Brand names include Estratab, Menest, Premarin, Premphase and Prempro. |
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Advise customers to ask their pharmacist or doctor if any of their medications can cause nutrient depletions. The scientific basis for this information is from published studies using these drugs or drugs from the same pharmacological class. Reprinted with permission from Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook (Lexi-Comp, 1999) by Ross Pelton, Ph.D., C.N.; James B. LaValle, N.D., C.N., D.H.M.; Ernest B. Hawkins; and Daniel L. Krinsky. |
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