It's no secret that prescription drugs come replete with side effects and are a leading cause of death. According to the journal of the American Medical Association, the incidence of fatal drug reactions is extremely high and every year over two million Americans end up in a hospital as a result of prescribed pharmaceuticals. Even worse, over two hundred thousand hospitalized patients die every year because of their medication.
If you are on a prescription med, you can rest assured that it's not benign. It's changing your biochemistry in many unintended ways. Not only is it unlikely to improve your health, even if it hides your symptoms, but because of the nutritional deficiencies it can induce, it's likely to do more harm than good.
This effect on nutritional status is a hidden cause of drug toxicity and one that is rarely addressed. Because medication requires biological transformation and detoxification, mostly in the liver, each one taken requires the mobilization and ultimate loss of vitamin C, selenium, copper, zinc and manganese, among many other nutrients. This can ultimately lead to deficits that weaken the body and may lead to other health challenges, side effects and even decrease longevity.
If you are on a prescription, it's highly advisable that you get on a well-rounded nutritional supplement program. Not only will you be reducing the likelihood of toxicity, but, if you're intelligent and strategic about the supplements you use, you may even be able to lower the dose of your medication.
