“I just found it interesting is that the reason you would need these medications in the first place is you’re vitamin D deficient. The problem is that when you take them you create a vitamin D deficiency. So it’s TOTALLY LOGICAL.”

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29442…

Are you taking one of these common drugs that deplete vitamin D? Check this out.

Drugs that deplete vitamin D:

1. Corticosteroids

These are typically used as an anti-inflammatory. But, vitamin D is actually one of the best anti-inflammatories.

2. Antibiotics

Certain antibiotics block your absorption of vitamin D. Without vitamin D you could end up with leaky gut, increasing the chances of autoimmune diseases, allergies, and more.

3. SSRIs

Antidepressants could block vitamin D. But, vitamin D could have therapeutic benefits for depression.

4. Phenobarbital

This is used as an anti-anxiety medication and is also used for seizures. Vitamin D could help reduce stress and anxiety and could even reduce the risk of seizures.

5. Dilantin

Dilantin is used for seizures, but it blocks vitamin D.

6. Cholestyramine

This is a medication that blocks bile and cholesterol. But, cholesterol is needed to make vitamin D.

7. Ulcer medications

A big cause of ulcers is the microbe H.pylori. There is some research that shows that vitamin D could help eradicate H.pylori.

Common Drugs that Deplete Vitamin D

Dr. Eric Berg DC