02/25/2026
You can be doing everything right, eating well, moving more, drinking water, and still feel stuck!
Here’s something most people aren’t aware of:
👉 Certain medications can deplete key nutrients your body needs to burn fat, balance hormones, and maintain energy.
Common medication → nutrient connections:
💊 Metformin → Vitamin B12
💊 PPIs / acid reducers → Magnesium, B12, Iron
💊 Statins → CoQ10
💊 Diuretics → Potassium, Magnesium
💊 Hormonal birth control → B vitamins, Magnesium, Zinc
When these nutrients run low, you may experience:
⚠️ Fatigue
⚠️ Cravings
⚠️ Hormonal imbalance
⚠️ Slower metabolism
⚠️ Weight-loss resistance
✨ The good news?
These deficiencies are often correctable with the proper nutrition and targeted supplementation.
📍 At Belew Drugs, our pharmacists help identify medication-related nutrient depletion and educate patients on evidence-based options, because weight loss involves more than calories alone.
👉 Ask us how your medications may be affecting your nutrients...and your goals!