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Impact of Medications and Supplements on Gut Health: Key Considerations

Understanding how certain medications, supplements, and eating habits can affect gut health is crucial for maintaining digestive well-being. Common medications such as antibiotics and H2 antagonists may lead to nausea or diarrhea, while supplements like mega doses of vitamin C and potassium can also have adverse effects. Additionally, inflammatory bowel disease can be worsened by irritants such as high-fat foods and caffeine. By adopting healthier eating habits and following recommendations for conditions like GERD and ulcers, individuals can improve their digestive health.

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Impact of Medications and Supplements on Gut Health: Key Considerations

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  1. MEDICATIONS THATCAN AFFECT THEGUT •! Antibiotics (nausea/diarrhea) •! Fosamax (reflux) •! Theophylline (reflux) •! Codeine ( constipation) •! H2 antagonists ( nausea, reflux)

  2. SUPPLEMENTS THATCAN AFFECT THEGUT •! Vitamin-Mineral Supplements •! Mega Dose Vitamin C •! Potassium supplements •! Calcium •! Iron supplements •! Large doses of magnesium •! “Energy” drinks •! Flaxseed/Flaxseed oil

  3. ERGOGENIC AIDS THAT MAY ADVERSELY AFFECTTHE GUT •! Concentrated carbohydratebeverages •! Sodium bicarbonate •! Glycerol •! Creatine •! Ginseng •! Amino acids

  4. ANTI-INFLAMMATORYAGENTS THAT MAYAFFECT THE GUT •! Glucosamine •! Fish oil capsules •! Cayenne •! MSM •! Sam-E •! Ginger

  5. GERD •! Eating habits exacerbating GERD •! Skipping meals and then overeating •! Eating late at night •! Eating quickly •! Eating while rushed •! Eating high fat foods •! Consuming excess alcohol/caffeine •! Being overweight •! Use of peppermint ( gum, mints, chew)

  6. RECOMMENDATIONSFOR GERD •! Smaller, more evenly spaced meals •! Lighter evening meal •! Fluids between rather than withmeals •! Gum to stimulate salivary flow •! Stay upright after meals •! No exercise right after eating •! 3 hrs between last meal and sleep

  7. RECOMMENDATIONSFOR ULCERS •! Medications •! Deglycyrrhizenated licorice (DGL) •! Ginger ( not on empty stomach) •! Limit black pepper, chili powder,nutmeg •! Limit citrus juices/fruits •! Limit coffee/tea and alcohol •! Smaller, more frequent meals

  8. INFLAMMATORY BOWELDISEASE •! Potential irritants: •! Fat •! Caffeinated beverages •! Caffeine-containing herbs ( Kola nut,guarana, mate) •! Alcohol •! Acidic beverages/foods •! High fiber foods •! Sugar alcohols •! Fruit juices/drinks

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