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Free medication-nutrient depletion analyzer · Updated 2026-03-16 · Backed by PubMed research

Not medical advice. This tool shows documented nutrient depletions from medications. It does not diagnose conditions. Lab testing confirms deficiencies. Discuss results with your healthcare provider. Our methodology.
Over 150 million Americans take medications that deplete essential nutrients — causing fatigue, brain fog, muscle cramps, hair loss, and depression that doctors rarely connect to the medication. Select your medications and symptoms below to see if your medication is stealing nutrients your body needs.
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Select at least one medication to see your depletion analysis.

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How This Works

This tool cross-references three evidence layers from our database:

  1. Medication → Nutrient: Which nutrients each medication depletes, with effect sizes from published research (e.g., PPIs increase magnesium deficiency risk by OR 1.71)
  2. Nutrient → Symptom: Which symptoms each deficiency causes, ranked by evidence strength from systematic reviews and meta-analyses
  3. Nutrient → Form → Product: The best-absorbed supplement form for each deficiency, with clinical doses and cost-per-day from independently verified products

When multiple medications deplete the same nutrient, we flag compound interactions (e.g., metformin + PPI together cause 34% greater B12 reduction than either alone). Population risk factors further adjust the analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do medications really deplete nutrients?

Yes. Over 150 million Americans take medications clinically documented to deplete specific nutrients. PPIs reduce magnesium (OR 1.71), B12 (OR 1.65), calcium, iron, and vitamin C absorption. Metformin causes B12 deficiency in 5.8–30% of users. Statins reduce CoQ10 by 16–54%. These are peer-reviewed findings.

Can I take these supplements with my medications?

Most nutrient replacements are safe with the medications that deplete them — that's the point. However, timing matters (e.g., iron 2+ hours from PPIs and thyroid meds). Always discuss new supplements with your prescribing doctor or pharmacist, especially with blood thinners or kidney disease.

Why specific forms like bisglycinate instead of regular iron?

Different forms have different bioavailability and side effects. Ferrous bisglycinate doesn't require stomach acid (critical for PPI users), causes fewer GI side effects, and has higher bioavailability than ferrous sulfate. Calcium citrate absorbs without acid; carbonate does not. Methylcobalamin is active B12 that bypasses conversion steps.

Is this a substitute for medical advice?

No. This is educational information about documented nutrient depletions. Lab testing (ferritin, B12, 25-OH vitamin D) is the only way to confirm a deficiency. Share your results with your healthcare provider.

How is the daily cost calculated?

We use our cost-per-effective-dose methodology: the price of the supplement divided by servings per container, multiplied by how many servings you need daily to reach the clinically-studied dose. All prices are from Amazon, verified against manufacturer MSRP.

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