Some medications can quietly affect how your body absorbs or uses specific nutrients. Knowing which ones may influence your nutrient levels can help you stay ahead of any changes and support your overall health.

1. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

PPIs are medications that lower stomach acid, and they’re often used to treat acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) . You’ve probably heard of some of the common ones, including:

Prilosec (omeprazole)

Nexium (esomeprazole)

Protonix (pantoprazole)

PPIs can also chip away at certain nutrients, especially if you’ve been taking them for a while. They may lower levels of:

Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) —especially with use longer than 12 months

Vitamin C

Iron

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

A drop in vitamin B12 can lead to fatigue,

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