Nutrient Depletion Checklist:
Cardiovascular Drugs

Drug

Nutrient Depletions

Potential Depletion Problems

ACE Inhibitors

Captopril (Capoten, Duraclon)

Zinc

Loss of sense of smell and taste, lower immunity, slow wound healing

Centrally Acting Antihypertensives

Clonidine (Catapres, Duraclon)

CoQ10

Congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, low energy

The scientific basis for this information is published from studies using these drugs or drugs from the same pharmacological class. Advise customers to ask their doctor or pharmacist if any of their medications can cause nutrient depletions.

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.