Index

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ACE inhibitors, 40, 92

as drug mugger of

CoQ10, 127

magnesium, 168

potassium, 216

zinc, 291

food rules for taking, 68

Acetaminophen

in combination drugs, 23

glutathione and, 147–48

substances interacting with, 23–24

uses for, 23

Acetylsalicylic acid. See Aspirin

Acid blockers

as common drug mugger, 25, 92–93

as drug mugger of

beneficial bacteria, 226

biotin, 108

calcium, 114–15

CoQ10, 126–27

folate, 136

glutathione, 148

iron, 158

magnesium, 167

melatonin, 179

niacin, 207

potassium, 215

pyridoxine, 234–35

riboflavin, 244

selenium, 253

thiamine, 262

vitamin A, 103

vitamin B₁₂, 192–93

vitamin C, 270

vitamin D, 280

zinc, 290–91

substances interacting with, 25–26

uses for, 24

Additives, in supplements, 304–5, 320–21

ADHD, 26, 166, 293

ADHD drugs

substances interacting with, 26–27

uses for, 26

Adrenergic receptor agonists, 180

AdvanC Complex, 274–75

Advanced B-12 Complex, 199

Airway restriction, 42

Alcohol

as drug mugger of

biotin, 109

B vitamins, 9

folate, 139

glutathione, 149

iron, 159

magnesium, 169

melatonin, 181

niacin, 209

potassium, 217

pyridoxine, 236

riboflavin, 246

selenium, 254

thiamine, 260, 263

vitamin A, 103

vitamin B₁₂, 194

vitamin C, 272

vitamin D, 282

drugs interacting with, 22

acetaminophen, 23

acid blockers, 25

ADHD drugs, 26

allergy medicines, 28

antianxiety medicines, 29

anticonvulsants, 33

antidepressants, 35

arthritis medicines, 36

aspirin, 37

beta-blockers, 39

breathing medications, 43

diabetes drugs, 45

erectile dysfunction medicines, 49

MAO inhibitors, 52

metronidazole, 53–54

nitrates, 54

opiate pain relievers, 57

sleep medications, 20–21, 62

statin cholesterol reducers, 64

urinary incontinence medications, 67

nutrient deficiencies from, 77–78

Allergens, in supplements, 305

Allergies

food (see Food allergies)

vitamin C for, 270

Allergy A and D3, 106

Allergy medicines

riboflavin and, 244

substances interacting with, 28

uses for, 27–28

Aloe vera juice

for constipation, 77

drug interactions with, 45

Alzheimer’s disease, 10, 80, 133, 191, 195, 204, 206, 261, 323

Analgesics

as drug mugger of

biotin, 108

calcium, 115

folate, 136

glutathione, 148–49

iron, 158

melatonin, 179

potassium, 215

vitamin C, 270

food rules for taking, 69

Anemia

iron deficiency, 9, 15, 93, 95, 120, 155, 157, 163, 164, 232, 234, 243, 269

megaloblastic, 133–34

pernicious, 185, 197

Angina, 39, 54

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors. See ACE inhibitors

Angiotensin II receptor antagonists, 127

Angiotensin II receptor blockers, 40, 168, 216, 291

Animal products, drug interactions with, 39–40

Antacids

as drug mugger of

beneficial bacteria, 226

biotin, 108

B vitamins, 9

calcium, 115

CoQ10, 127

folate, 136–37

glutathione, 149

iron, 158

magnesium, 167

melatonin, 180

niacin, 207

potassium, 216

pyridoxine, 235

riboflavin, 244

selenium, 253

thiamine, 262

vitamin A, 103

vitamin B₁₂, 193

vitamin C, 270–71

vitamin D, 280

zinc, 9, 291

drugs interacting with

anticonvulsants, 33

bone-building drugs, 41

quinolone antibiotics, 60

uses for, 24

Antianxiety medications

as common drug mugger, 92–93

dependence on, 28–29

as drug mugger of melatonin, 180

grapefruit interacting with, 88

niacin vs., 203

substances interacting with, 29–30

uses for, 28, 29

Antiarrhythmics

as drug mugger of CoQ10, 127

food rules for taking, 72

grapefruit interacting with, 88

Antibiotics

Clostridium difficile from, 53

as common drug mugger, 92–93

as drug mugger of

beneficial bacteria, 223–24, 226

biotin, 107, 108–9

calcium, 115

CoQ10, 127

folate, 137

glutathione, 149

iron, 158

magnesium, 167–68

niacin, 207–8

potassium, 216

probiotics, 107

pyridoxine, 235

riboflavin, 244–45

thiamine, 262

vitamin A, 103

vitamin B₁₂, 193

vitamin C, 271

vitamin D, 280–81

zinc, 9

food rules for taking, 69–70, 72

quinolone (see Quinolone antibiotics)

substances interacting with, 20, 88

Anticoagulants

substances interacting with, 31–32, 88

uses for, 30–31

Anticonvulsants

as drug mugger of

biotin, 109

calcium, 115

folate, 137

potassium, 216

pyridoxine, 235

riboflavin, 245

thiamine, 262

vitamin B₁₂, 193

vitamin D, 281

food rules for taking, 70

substances interacting with, 33–34, 88

taking folic acid with, 90

uses for, 33

Antidepressants. See also Antidepressants, tricycle; MAO inhibitors; Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

as common drug mugger, 92–93

as drug mugger of

CoQ10, 9

folate, 138

selenium, 253

food rules for taking, 70

substances interacting with, 21, 35–36, 88

uses for, 34

Antidepressants, tricyclic, 34, 35, 69, 92, 97

as drug mugger of

CoQ10, 127

glutathione, 149

melatonin, 180

riboflavin, 245

selenium, 253

as drug mugger of selenium, 253

Antifungals

as drug mugger of vitamin D, 281

food rules for taking, 70

grapefruit interacting with, 88

Antigout agents

as common drug mugger, 94–95

as drug mugger of

calcium, 115

niacin, 208

potassium, 216

vitamin A, 103

vitamin B₁₂, 193

food rules for taking, 70

Antihistamines

as drug mugger of melatonin, 180

food rules for taking, 72

substances interacting with, 28

uses for, 27–28

Anti-inflammatory drugs. See also Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

as drug mugger of

folate, 137

iron, 158

magnesium, 9

niacin, 208

vitamin C, 271

zinc, 9

food rules for taking, 70–71

substances interacting with, 36–37

uses for, 36

Antimetabolites, as drug mugger of

folate, 137

riboflavin, 245

vitamin B₁₂, 193

Antipsychotics, as drug mugger of melatonin, 180

Antiseizure medications. See Anticonvulsants

Antituberculosis agents, as drug mugger of

niacin, 208

vitamin D, 281

zinc, 291

Antivirals, as drug mugger of

beneficial bacteria, 226

biotin, 109

calcium, 115

folate, 137

glutathione, 149

iron, 158–59

magnesium, 168

potassium, 216

riboflavin, 245

thiamine, 262

vitamin B₁₂, 193

vitamin C, 271

zinc, 291

Anxiety, drugs for (see Antianxiety medications)

Appetite suppressants

drug interactions with, 46, 52, 56

food rules for taking, 72

Apples, drug interactions with, 58

ARBs. See Angiotension II receptor blockers

Arctic Cod Liver Oil, 106

Arctic-D Cod Liver Oil, 286

Arginine supplements, drug interactions with, 54–55

Arrhythmias, cardiac, from CoQ10 deficiency, 10

Arthritis, 13, 36, 56, 57, 84, 106, 114, 187, 197, 204, 249, 313, 328, 331, 332

Arthritis medicines

substances interacting with, 36–37

uses for, 36

Artificial sweeteners, 75–76, 242

in supplements, 308, 314

Asparagus, drug interactions with, 59

Asparagus extract, drug interactions with, 67

Aspartic-Mag, 173

Aspirin

substances interacting with, 37–38

uses for, 37

Astaxanthin, 78, 101, 105, 106, 268, 286, 314, 330, 331–32

Asthma, bronchial, 42

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. See ADHD; ADHD drugs

Autoimmune disorders

causes of

CoQ10 deficiency, 93

high homocysteine, 133

melatonin deficiency, 93

gluten allergy and, 187

supplements for, 152, 182, 229

vitamin D preventing, 46, 80

Average number of medications per person, 21

Avocado, drug interactions with, 32

B₁₂ Infusion, 198

Back pain, 57

Bananas, drug interactions with, 34, 52, 58, 59

Barbiturates, as drug mugger of

folate, 137–38

pyridoxine, 235

vitamin C, 271

vitamin D, 281

B complex, 14, 19, 78, 81, 107, 110, 111, 139, 141, 153, 183, 195, 198, 206, 209, 237, 238, 239, 242, 246, 248, 256, 264, 265, 330. See also B vitamins

B-Complex #1, 266

B-Complex #3, 211

B-Complex #6, 238–39

B-Complex #12, 199

B Complex Phosphorylated, 141

Bed-wetting, 34

Benfotiamine, 264, 266

Benzodiazepines. See also Antianxiety medicines

food rules for taking, 71

Best Ubiquinol, 131

Beta-blockers

as drug mugger of CoQ10, 9

food rules for taking, 72–73

substances interacting with, 39–40

uses for, 38–39

Beta-carotene

food sources of, 103

overview of, 101–2

recommended doses of, 104

supplements with, 105–6

tips for taking, 104–5

vs. vitamin A, 308

Beta Carotene by Pure Encapsulations, 106

Binders, in supplements, 314

BioAstin, 105

BioAstin Supreme, 276

Bioidentical hormones, 16, 55

Biologically active formulas, 306

Biotin

drug muggers of, 108–9

food sources of, 110

overview of, 107–8

recommended doses of, 110

supplements with, 111–12

tips for taking, 110–11

Biotin by Natural Factors, 112

Biotin by Swanson Health Products, 112

Biotin deficiency, 107–8, 111

Biotin 1000 mcg by Nature’s Way, 112

Bipolar disorder, 50

Birth control pills. See Oral contraceptives

Bisphosphonate bone-building drugs

drug interactions with, 38

as drug mugger of iron, 159

food rules for taking, 73

substances interacting with, 41

uses for, 40–41

Bitter orange, drug interactions with, 27, 28, 43

Black box warnings, 6, 135–36

Black cohosh, drug interactions with, 56

Blood clots

anticoagulants preventing, 30

from hormone replacement therapy, 16

Blood clotting, 30–31

Blood pressure drugs

as common drug mugger, 92–93

as drug mugger of

calcium, 115–16

CoQ10, 127–28

folate, 137–38

iron, 159

magnesium, 168

melatonin, 180

niacin, 208

potassium, 216–17

pyridoxine, 235

riboflavin, 245

thiamine, 262–63

vitamin B₁₂, 193

vitamin C, 271

vitamin D, 281

zinc, 291

grapefruit interacting with, 21, 88

Blood sugar

diabetes drugs lowering, 44

high, from CoQ10 deficiency, 10

NAC lowering, 146

niacin and, 205, 207

problems with, 45, 301

Blood sugar–lowering herbs, drug interactions with, 46–47

Blood thinners, 30–32, 37. See also Anticoagulants

as drug mugger of

CoQ10, 127

melatonin, 180

natural, 22, 26

Bluebonnet Ultimate Hair and Nail Formula, 112

B₁ Caps, 266

Bone-building drugs. See Bisphosphonate bone-building drugs

Bone loss, 55–56

Bones, broken, 40, 57

Bone Strength Formula with KoAct, 122

Bone Strength Take Care, 121

Borage oil, drug interactions with, 33

Brain function

EFAs for, 331

glutathione and, 147

lithium and, 49

magnesium for, 166

vitamin B₁₂ and, 80–81

Bran cereal, drug interactions with, 44, 47

Breast calcifications, 118

Breast cancer

CoQ10 and, 125–26

from hormone replacement therapy, 16–17

melatonin and, 177, 178

nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors for (see Nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer)

preventing, 17–18, 233

vitamin D and, 279, 280

Breathing medications

as common drug mugger, 92–93

examples of, 41

substances interacting with, 43–44, 88

uses for, 42

Broad Spectrum Magnesium, 173

Broccoli, drug interactions with, 66

Bronchitis, chronic, 42

Bronchodilators

as drug mugger of

potassium, 217

pyridoxine, 235

thiamine, 263

examples of, 41

substances interacting with, 43–44

uses for, 42

Brussels sprouts, drug interactions with, 66

B-2 by Bluebonnet, 248

B-2 by Nature Made, 266

B-2 by NOW, 248

B-2 by Source Naturals, 248

Buffered C Powder, 274

Buffered Vitamin C 500 mg, 274

Burnett’s syndrome, 119

B vitamin deficiency

causes of, 81

conditions caused by, 9, 14–15, 191, 192

drug muggers causing, 9, 14–15

from gluten allergy, 83

B vitamins. See also specific B vitamins

as antistress nutrients, 78

Caffeine. See also Chocolate; Coffee; Soda; Tea

drug interactions with, 21, 22, 43

insomnia from, 75

Calcium

benefits of, 97

choosing best form of, 311

drug interactions with, 41, 48, 60, 66

drug muggers battled by, 96

drug muggers of, 114–17

food sources of, 114, 117

magnesium and, 114, 120, 170

overview of, 113–14

from plants vs. milk, 83, 85

recommended doses of, 117

storing, 302

for stress protection, 78

supplements with, 121–22

tips for taking, 117–20

Calcium and Magnesium Mineral Complex, 172

Calcium carbonate, 117–18, 119, 311

Calcium channel blockers

as drug mugger, 92, 115, 180, 216, 281

grapefruit interacting with, 89

Calcium citrate, 117, 311

Calcium Citrate and Malate, 121–22

Calcium Citrate by Solaray, 122

Calcium deficiency, 74

Calcium D-glucarate, hormone replacement therapy and, 19

Calcium Hydroxyapatite Microcrystalline, 122

Calcium Magnesium Citramate, 122

Calcium Magnesium Citrate, 172

Calcium/magnesium combination

benefits of, 97

drug muggers battled by, 96

Calcium Magnesium Plus Zinc, 295

Cancer. See also specific cancers

CoQ10 and, 125–26

from food colorants, 321

melatonin and, 177–78

selenium and, 250–51

supplements preventing, 80, 146, 268

thiamine dosages and, 264

from vitamin D deficiency, 279, 280

Cancer drugs, as drug mugger of

CoQ10, 128

melatonin, 180–81

riboflavin, 245

Candida albicans, 81, 171–72, 224, 227, 229

Candy bars, drug interactions with, 45

Cardiac arrhythmias, from CoQ10 deficiency, 10

Cardiac glycosides

as drug mugger of

calcium, 116

magnesium, 168

pyridoxine, 236

thiamine, 262

grapefruit interacting with, 89

Cardiovascular disease, from drug muggers, 134–35

Carnitine and CoQ10, for weight loss, 130

Carotenoid Complex, 106

Carpal tunnel syndrome, from B vitamin deficiency, 14

Carrot Essence, 105

Cataracts, 9, 247, 248, 269

Catnip, drug interactions with, 62

Cauliflower, drug interactions with, 66

Celiac disease, 81, 83, 103, 141, 156, 169, 187, 239, 243, 249, 254, 261, 282, 288, 290, 329, 330, 333

Cellular Active CoQ10 Ubiquinol, 131

Centrally acting alpha-agonist hypotensive agents, 128, 180

Central nervous system (CNS) stimulants, as drug mugger of magnesium, 168

Cereals

bran, drug interactions with, 44, 47

high-fiber, drug interactions with, 24, 44, 66

Certified Organic Hemp Pro Fiber, 151

Cervical dysplasia, 15, 102, 132, 133

Chasteberry, drug interactions with, 56

Cheese, drug interactions with, 21, 52

Chelating agents, as drug mugger of

iron, 159

pyridoxine, 236

zinc, 292

Chemotherapy, thiamine dosages and, 264

Chest pain. See Angina

Chlorophyll

drug interactions with, 46

for stress protection, 78

Chocolate, drugs interacting with, 27

antidepressants, 35

breathing medications, 43

hormone replacement therapy/oral contraceptives, 56

lithium, 50

Cholesterol medicines. See also Fibrates; Statins

as common drug mugger, 94–95

as drug mugger of

calcium, 116

folate, 138

iron, 159

magnesium, 168

niacin, 208

pyridoxine, 236

vitamin A, 103

vitamin B₁₂, 193

vitamin D, 281, 321

zinc, 292

Cholesterol-reducing supplements

niacin, 200–201, 202

vitamin C, 267, 268

Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex 1,000 mg, 274

Citrus fruits, drug interactions with, 24

Citrus juices. See also specific juices

drug interactions with, 32, 64

Clostridium difficile, 53

CNS stimulants, as drug mugger of magnesium, 168

Coenzymated B-6, 239

Coenzyme Active B-6 Caps, 239

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). See also Ubiquinol

benefits of, 97

drug interactions with, 32

drug muggers battled by, 96

drug muggers of, 126–29

food sources of, 129

overview of, 123–26

recommended doses of, 129

supplements with, 130–31

tips for taking, 129–30

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiency, 8, 9, 10

Coffee

drugs interacting with

acid blockers, 26

ADHD drugs, 27

antianxiety medicines, 29

antidepressants, 35

breathing medications, 43

hormone replacement therapy/oral contraceptives, 56

lithium, 50

MAO inhibitors, 52

quinolone antibiotics, 61

sleep medications, 63

urinary incontinence medications, 67

nutrient deficiencies from, 74–75

Cold-EEZE, 294–95

Colon cancer, 114, 157, 279, 280

Coloring, in supplements, 312, 314, 320–21

Comfort Iron (Iron Bisglycinate), 163

Congestive heart failure, 47, 54, 123–24, 124–25

Constipation, 77

Contraceptives. See Oral contraceptives

Copper, zinc and, 293, 294

CoQmax CF, 131

CoQ10 + Food Complex, 131

CoQ10 Gels, 130

CoQ10 Liquid Softgel, 131

Corn allergy, 83

Coronary artery calcification, 118, 119

Corticosteroids, as drug mugger of

calcium, 116

folate, 138

magnesium, 169

potassium, 217

selenium, 253–54

vitamin C, 271–72

vitamin D, 282

zinc, 292

Cough and cold medicines, 23, 43, 52

C-Plus Citrus Bioflavonoid Caps, 275

Cranberry juice, drug interactions with, 25

C-reactive protein (CRP), supplements reducing, 267, 268

Crohn’s disease, 81, 141, 156, 169, 239, 249, 254, 261, 288, 290

CRP, supplements reducing, 267, 268

Cyanocobalamin. See Vitamin B₁₂

Cysteplus, 151

Daily Value. See DV

Dairy products

allergies to, 83, 85–86

drug interactions with, 22, 60, 66

Dandelion, drug interactions with, 59, 67

DDI, 327

Dementia, 80

Depression

from B vitamin deficiency, 9, 15, 191, 192

from CoQ10 deficiency, 10

drugs for (see Antidepressants) from magnesium deficiency, 9, 12–13, 166, 167

from vitamin C deficiency, 269

Detoxification, niacin for, 205–6

Devil’s claw, drug interactions with, 49

DHEA, derivation of, 313

Diabetes

NAC and, 146

niacin and, 204–5

nutrient deficiencies with, 108

thiamine and, 259, 264

zinc deficiency and, 289–90

Diabetes medications, 44–45

as common drug mugger, 94–95, 134–36

as drug mugger of

B vitamins, 9

CoQ10, 128–29

folate, 138

pyridoxine, 236

vitamin B₁₂, 194

food rules for taking, 71

substances interacting with, 45–47

Diet pills, drug interactions with, 46, 52, 56

Diet(s)or dieting

chronic, thiamine deficiency from, 261

fad, nutrient deficiencies from, 82

for giving up fast food, 84–85

unhealthy, supplementation and, 300

Digitalis leaf, drug interactions with, 49

Digoxin

substances interacting with, 47–48, 214

uses for, 47

Diseases. See also specific diseases

from nutrient deficiencies, 3

related to drug mugging, 8–9

Disintegrators, in supplements, 315

Dissolvability, of supplements, 308

Diuretics

as common drug mugger, 94–95

drug interactions with, 45–46, 67

as drug mugger of

B vitamins, 9

CoQ10, 9

magnesium, 9

zinc, 9

Diuretics, loop, as drug mugger of

calcium, 116

folate, 138

iron, 159

magnesium, 168

niacin, 208

potassium, 216

riboflavin, 245

thiamine, 262

vitamin B6, 235

vitamin C, 271

zinc, 291

Diuretics, potassium-sparing, 58–59

as drug mugger of

calcium, 116

iron, 159

magnesium, 168

niacin, 208

potassium, 217

riboflavin, 245

vitamin B₆, 235

vitamin C, 271

vitamin D, 281

zinc, 291

substances interacting with, 59

uses for, 58

Diuretics, sulfonamide, as drug mugger of

calcium, 116

folate, 138

iron, 159

magnesium, 168

niacin, 208

potassium, 217

riboflavin, 245

thiamine, 263

vitamin B₆, 235

vitamin C, 271

zinc, 291

Diuretics, thiazide

as drug mugger of

calcium, 116

CoQ10, 128

folate, 138

magnesium, 168

niacin, 208

potassium, 216

riboflavin, 245

thiamine, 263

vitamin B₆, 235

vitamin C, 271

zinc, 291–92

vitamin D and, 285

Doctor’s Data, Inc., 327

Douglas Laboratories, 327

Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics, 328

Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics 12 Plus, 111, 228–29, 230

Drug–drug interactions, pharmacists’ knowledge of, 20

Drug–food interactions, 20–22. See also specific drug categories and foods

Drug muggers

definition of, 7

lifestyle (see Nutrient deficiencies, lifestyle causes of)

mechanisms causing deficiencies from, 91

Punch List of, 90, 92–95

supplements to battle, 96–97

Drug Muggers

message of, 325–26

origins of, 6–7

Drug mugging, definition of, 7

DV (Daily Value), 6, 318, 319, 320, 321, 323–25

E and Selenium Food Complex, 256

Easy Iron, 163

Eating well, importance of, 5

Echinacea, drug interactions with, 24

EcoNugenics, 328

Egg White Protein, 152–53

Emergen-C, 275

Emphysema, 42

Empty stomach, drugs to be taken on, 66, 72–73

Energizing Iron with Eleuthero, 163

Energy Boost 70, 172

Energy drinks, drug interactions with, 50, 56

Enzymatic Therapy, 328

Enzymedica, 329

Ephedra, drug interactions with, 43

Epileptic disorders, 33

EPO, drug interactions with, 33

Epsom salts, 171, 174

Equisetum arvense, drug interactions with, 67

Erectile dysfunction

from CoQ10 deficiency, 10

horny goat weed for, 307

from zinc deficiency, 9

Erectile dysfunction medicines, 48

substances interacting with, 49, 89

Estrogen dominance, 18, 109, 117, 139, 169, 194, 209, 226, 236, 246, 254, 263, 292, 293

Estrogen drugs. See Hormone replacement therapy (HRT); Oral contraceptives

Evening primrose oil (EPO), drug interactions with, 33

Eyedrops, MAO inhibitors and, 53

Fad diets, nutrient deficiencies from, 82

False claims, about supplements, 299, 307

Fast food

drug interactions with, 25

harmful effects of, 83–85

Fat blockers, 81, 103

Fatigue, causes of

B vitamin deficiency, 9, 14

CoQ10 deficiency, 9, 10

hormone replacement therapy, 11

zinc deficiency, 13

Female hormones. See Hormone replacement therapy (HRT); Oral contraceptives

Fenugreek, drug interactions with, 47, 49

Ferrochel Iron with B Vitamins, 163

Feverfew, drug interactions with, 26, 31–32

Fever reducers, 23, 37

Fiber supplements, drug interactions with, 34, 46

Fibrates, 94, 128, 281, 292

Fibrocystic breast pain, 232–33

Fibromyalgia, 13, 34, 122, 123, 152, 166, 333

Figwort, drug interactions with, 49

Fish oils, 81

drug interactions with, 22

toxins in, 303

5-HTP, drug interactions with, 35

5-MTHF, 140, 141

folate converted to, 15

hormone replacement therapy and, 19

Flavoring, in supplements, 314

Floradix Calcium Liquid, 121

Fluoride, in supplements, 316

Folate (vitamin B₉)

drug muggers of, 136–39

food sources of, 139

overview of, 132–36

recommended doses of, 139

supplements with, 141

tips for taking, 139–40

Folate deficiency, 132–34

health problems from, 15, 16, 132, 133, 325

Folic acid

best form of, 310

drug interactions with, 34

separating, from medication, 90

Folic Acid 800 mcg, 141

Food

drugs to be taken with, 50, 68–72

drugs to be taken without, 72–73

insufficient nutrients in, 300, 301

interacting with drugs (see Drug-food interactions)

Food allergies, 83, 85–86, 156, 187

For Longer Life Biotin 1%, 111–12

Fractures, 40, 114

Free radicals, 78, 267

Fruit juice, drug interactions with, 26

Fruits, high nutrition from, 4, 5

Full Spectrum Vitamin K, 287

GABA supplements, drug interactions with, 30, 62

Gardisil vaccine, 133

Garlic, drugs interacting with, 25, 32, 36

aspirin, 37

urinary incontinence medications, 67

Gastric bypass surgery, 81

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), 25, 117–18

Genova Diagnostics, 329

GERD, 25, 117–18

Giardia, 53

Ginger, drug interactions with, 22, 32, 36, 37

Ginkgo biloba, drug interactions with, 22, 32, 34, 37

Ginseng, drug interactions with, 51, 62

Glaucoma drugs, as drug mugger of potassium, 217

Glutathione

drug muggers of, 148–49

food sources of, 149–50

overview of, 142–48

recommended doses of, 150

riboflavin and, 241

supplements with, 151–53

tips for taking, 150–51

Glutathione by ReadiSorb, 151–52

Glutathione deficiency, 9

Gluten allergy, 83, 187

Goldenseal, drug interactions with, 67

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice, drug interactions with, 21, 22, 86–87, 88–89

allergy medicines, 28

anticoagulants, 32

anticonvulsants, 34

erectile dysfunction medicines, 49

hormone replacement therapy/oral contraceptives, 56

statin cholesterol reducers, 64

urinary incontinence medications, 67

Grapefruit seed extract, drug interactions with, 64

Graves’ disease, 65

Greasy food, drug interactions with, 25

Green drinks

for coffee or tea drinkers, 74–75

drug interactions with, 46

for stress protection, 78

Greens, calcium in, 83, 85

Green tea, drug interactions with, 32, 37–38, 67

Hangovers, thiamine for, 260–61

Hashimoto’s disease, 65, 250, 251

Hawthorne, drug interactions with, 43, 49

HDL Booster, 211

HDL cholesterol, 63, 200, 249

Headaches. See also Migraines

drugs for, 33, 51, 57

from magnesium deficiency, 13

from nitrates, 54

Heart

hypertrophy of, 259

vitamin C protecting, 267

Heart attacks

from Celebrex, 36

from drug muggers, 134, 135

excess calcium and, 118

from nutrient deficiencies, 8, 14–15, 170, 213

preventing, 37

Heartburn, 25, 26, 118

Heartburn medications, as drug mugger of zinc, 9

Heart disease

erectile dysfunction and, 48

from hormone replacement therapy, 16

supplements preventing or treating, 191, 207, 259

Heart failure, 39

Heart palpitations, from CoQ10 deficiency, 10

Hemp protein, 19, 143–44

H5N1 flu, selenium and, 252

High Absorption 100 Chelated Magnesium Mineral Supplement with BioPerine, 173

High blood pressure

causes of

calcitriol, 113

Celebrex, 36

drug muggers, 134

magnesium deficiency, 13, 165

MAO inhibitors, 51, 52, 53

potassium deficiency, 213

drugs for (see Blood pressure drugs)

High-carb meals, drug interactions with, 43

High Potency B-1, 266

HIV, selenium for, 251

HIV drugs, as drug mugger of CoQ10, 129

Homocysteine

B vitamins and, 15, 233

folate and, 132, 133, 134

glutathione deficiency increasing, 9

niacin and, 207

zinc and, 289, 290

H1N1 flu, 252, 289

Hops, drug interactions with, 29, 58, 62

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT). See also Oral contraceptives

as common drug mugger, 94–95

disease risks from, 16–17, 18

as drug mugger of

beneficial bacteria, 226

biotin, 109

calcium, 116

folate, 138

magnesium, 168–69

niacin, 208

potassium, 217

pyridoxine, 236

riboflavin, 241, 245

selenium, 254

thiamine, 263

vitamin B₁₂, 194

vitamin C, 272

zinc, 292

drug mugging effects of, 11–15, 16–17

solutions for, 18–19

food rules for taking, 71

grapefruit interacting with, 89

uses for, 55–56

Horny goat weed, 307

Horsetail tea, urinary incontinence medications and, 67

Hot flashes, 12, 18, 55, 201

HPV, 133

HRT. See Hormone replacement therapy

H2 acid blockers, 24

food rules for taking, 73

Human papillomavirus (HPV), 133

Humectants, in supplements, 314–15

Hypercalcemia, 119, 120

Hypokalemia, 58–59

Hypothyroidism, 13, 35, 65, 93, 95, 154–55, 234, 240, 250, 289

IBS. See Irritable bowel syndrome

Immune function

selenium and, 251

vitamin C and, 267

zinc and, 13

Immunocal, 152

Immunosuppressants

as drug mugger of

magnesium, 168–69

potassium, 217

grapefruit interacting with, 89

Impotence. See Erectile dysfunction

Incontinence, 66–67

Infections, quinolone antibiotics for, 59

Inhibitory hormones/somatostatins, as drug mugger of melatonin, 181

Insomnia. See Sleep problems

Insulin, 44

Intermittent claudication, 202–3

iNutritionals, 329

Iodine, hormone replacement therapy and, 19

Iodine deficiency, 12

Iodoral and selenium, 96–97

Iron

drug interactions with, 38, 41, 60–61, 65

drug muggers of, 158–60

food sources of, 160

overview of, 154–57

recommended doses of, 160

separating, from medication, 90

supplements with, 163–64

tips for taking, 160–62

Iron deficiency

from coffee or tea, 74

susceptibility to, 156–57

symptoms of, 154–55

with vitamin C deficiency, 15

Iron deficiency anemia, 9, 15, 93, 95, 120, 155, 157, 163, 164, 232, 234, 243, 269

Iron 18 mg Capsules: Non Constipating Iron Bisglycinate, 163

Iron Glycinate, 163

Irregular heartbeat, from magnesium deficiency, 9

Irritable bowel syndrome IBS), 81, 93, 95, 103, 141, 224, 249, 254, 261, 282, 288, 290, 330

Jet lag, 179

Kaneka QH, 129, 130

Kava, drug interactions with, 29, 57, 62

Kefir, probiotics in, 227

Kidney disease, 47, 157, 214, 279, 284, 290

Kombucha tea, probiotics in, 226–27

Kyo-Dophilus Probiotics Plus Enzymes, 231

Kyolic Kyo-Chrome, 211

LABAs, as drug mugger of potassium, 217

Laxatives

as common drug mugger, 94–95

as drug mugger of

calcium, 116

niacin, 208

potassium, 217

vitamin D, 282

nutrient deficiences from, 76–77

L-cysteine, 143, 145

LDL cholesterol, 63, 201, 249, 267

Leafy greens, drug interactions with, 31, 59

Leaky gut, 155–56

Leg cramps, from CoQ10 deficiency, 9, 10

Lemon balm, drug interactions with, 30, 58, 62

Leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs), 42

L-glutamine, 143, 145

drug interactions with, 30

L-glycine, 143, 145

Licorice, drug interactions with, 40, 43, 56

Lifestyle choices, for avoiding dependence on drugs, 322

Lifestyle drug muggers. See Nutrient deficiencies, lifestyle causes of

Lipase inhibitors

as drug mugger of

vitamin A, 103

vitamin D, 282

food rules for taking, 72

Lipoic acid, taken with vitamin C, 274

Liquid D₃, 287

Lithium

substances interacting with, 50

uses for, 49–50

Liver enzymes

CoQ10 deficiency and, 10

monitoring, 212

Liver problems, 9, 64, 210, 239, 314, 330

Living Fuel, 330

Long-acting beta agonists (LABAs), as drug mugger of potassium, 217

Loop diuretics. See Diuretics, loop

L-OptiZinc, 295

LTRAs, 42

Lubricants, in supplements, 315

Lung cancer, from smoking, 79

Lutein Lycopene Carotene Complex, 106

Lymphoma, 146

Macular degeneration, 9, 204, 249, 259, 290

Magic Minerals, 122

Magnesium

calcium and, 114, 120, 170

choosing best form of, 311–12

drug muggers of, 167–69

food sources of, 169

interacting with drugs, 171

overview of, 165–67

recommended doses of, 170

for stress protection, 78

supplements with, 172–74

tips for taking, 170–72

as vitamin D cofactor, 285–86

Magnesium Aspartate, 173

Magnesium chelate, hormone replacement therapy and, 19

Magnesium citrate, 170–71

Magnesium deficiency

conditions caused by, 9, 12–13, 114, 165–66, 324

drug muggers causing, 9, 12–13, 74

Magnesium stearate, in supplements, 304–5

Ma huang, drug interactions with, 27, 43

Manic depression, 50

MAO inhibitors, 50

as drug mugger of

melatonin, 181

pyridoxine, 236

substances interacting with, 51–53

uses for, 51

Marijuana

drug interactions with, 30, 62

nutrient deficiencies from, 79

Marine Minerals, 172

Matcha tea, drug interactions with, 32, 37–38, 67

Meat, grilled, drug interactions with, 43

Medical care bills, reducing, 8

Mega Benfotiamine, 266

Megadoses, of vitamins and minerals, 321

Megaloblastic anemia, 133–34

Melatonin

derivation of, 313

drug interactions with, 67

drug muggers of, 179–81

food sources of, 182

overview of, 175–79

recommended doses of, 182

supplements with, 183–84

for tardive dyskinesia, 181

tips for taking, 182–83

vitamin B₁₂ and, 186

Melatonin (Sublingual), 183–84

Melatonin by Source Naturals, 184

Melatonin Caps, 184

Melatonin 500 mcg, 184

Melatonin Forte with L-Theanine, 184

Melatonin 1 mg Liquid, 184

Melatonin 3 by GNC, 184

Melatonin 3 mg by KAL, 184

Melatonin 3 mg by Nature’s Bounty, 184

Memory

lithium boosting, 49

supplements improving, 97, 106, 191, 329, 330

Memory loss

from B vitamin deficiency, 14, 80, 206, 260, 261

from CoQ10 deficiency, 9, 10, 125

from medications, 93, 95

Menopause, hormones for (see Hormone replacement therapy)

Menstrual cramps, 203

Metabolic Maintenance, 330

Metametrix Clinical Laboratory, 330

Methyl B-12 1000, 198

Methylcobalamin. See Vitamin B₁₂

Methylcobalamin by Life Extension, 198

Methylcobalamin lozenges, 199

Metronidazole

substances interacting with, 53–54

uses for, 53

Migra-Eeze, 248

Migraines

drugs for, 33, 34, 39

from magnesium deficiency, 13

riboflavin for, 241

Milk

allergies to, 85–86, 156

calcium in, 83

Milk-alkali syndrome, 119

Milk thistle, 150–51

Mistletoe, drug interactions with, 49

MityQondria, 131

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors. See MAO inhibitors

Monosodium glutamate (MSG), drug interactions with, 59

Mood modifiers

substances interacting with, 35–36

uses for, 34

Morning, taking medications in, 22

Motherwort, drug interactions with, 43, 49, 56

MSG, drug interactions with, 59

MSM, derivation of, 313

Multiple sclerosis, 80, 106, 142, 147, 157, 187, 189–90, 283

Multivitamins

additives in, 320–21

benefits of, 97

drug interactions with, 60

drug muggers battled by, 96

DVs on, 319–20

label on, 320

selecting, 299, 302, 303, 304

unhealthy diet and, 300

Muscle relaxants

as drug mugger of folate, 138

kava as, 57

Muscle spasms, from CoQ10 deficiency, 9

Myelin sheath degeneration, 187–88, 191

Myers cocktail, 266

NAC (N-acetylcysteine)

excess of, 150

overview of, 145–47, 148

for smokers, 79

NanoPro, 152

Narcolepsy, 26

Nasal sprays, MAO inhibitors and, 52

Natural Food Carotene Complex, 105

Nature Made, 331

Nerve pain

anticonvulsants for, 33, 190

from B vitamin deficiency, 9, 14, 186, 192

drugs causing, 60, 93, 95

Niacin

drug muggers of, 207–9

food sources of, 209

names for, 204–5

overview of, 200–207

recommended doses of, 209

supplements with, 211–12

tips for taking, 209–11

Niacinamide Flush Free 250 mg, 211

Niacin (B-3) Caps, 211

Niacin deficiency, 206–7

Niaspan, 212

Nicotine. See also Smoking

drug interactions with, 26

as drug mugger of

niacin, 206

vitamin C, 269

Nicotine products

drug interactions with, 29, 55

as drug mugger of vitamin C, 272

Night sweats, 55

Nighttime, taking medications at, 22

Nitrates

substances interacting with, 54–55

uses for, 54

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

as common drug mugger, 94–95

as drug mugger of

iron, 158

niacin, 208

pyridoxine, 236

uses for, 36

Nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer, as drug mugger of

biotin, 109

calcium, 116

folate, 138

magnesium, 169

niacin, 208

pyridoxine, 236

riboflavin, 245

selenium, 254

thiamine, 263

vitamin B₁₂, 194

vitamin C, 272

vitamin D, 282

zinc, 292

Nordic Naturals, 331

NSAIDs. See Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Nutraceutical, 331

Nutrex Hawaii, 331–32

Nutrient deficiencies

from drugs, 3

identifying and fixing, 8

ignorance about, 7, 10–11

lifestyle causes of, 74

alcohol, 77–78

coffee and tea, 74–75

fad diets, 82

fast food, 83–85

fat blockers, 81

food allergies, 83

insufficient sunlight, 79–80

laxatives, 76–77

milk drinking, 85–86

smoking, 79

soda, 75–76

stress, 78

RDI and, 6

Oatmeal, drug interactions with, 24, 47, 66

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, 34

Oceanic Beta-Carotene, 105–6

Ocean’s Alive Marine Phytoplankton, 164

Onions, drug interactions with, 25, 32

Opiate analgesics

dependence on, 57

food rules for taking, 72

substances interacting with, 57–58

uses for, 57

Oral contraceptives, 55. See also Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

as common drug mugger, 94–95

drug interactions with, 61

as drug mugger of

beneficial bacteria, 226

biotin, 109

calcium, 116

folate, 138

magnesium, 168–69

niacin, 208

potassium, 217

pyridoxine, 236

riboflavin, 241, 245

selenium, 254

thiamine, 263

vitamin B₁₂, 194

vitamin C, 272

zinc, 292

drug mugging effects of, 11–15, 18

food rules for taking, 71

increasing vitamin A, 103

substances interacting with, 56, 89

Orange juice, drug interactions with, 32, 39, 59

Organic Hemp Protein, 151

Osteoporosis, 9, 40, 75, 84, 95, 111, 113, 114, 118, 119, 166, 213, 214, 280, 311

OTC medicines, as drug mugger of beneficial bacteria, 226

Overactive thinking, 29

Oyster mushrooms, statin activity of, 64–65

Pain, chronic, anticonvulsants for, 33

Pain conditions, from magnesium deficiency, 13

Pain relievers, 23, 34, 37

food rules for taking, 69, 72

food slowing effects of, 20

grapefruit interacting with, 89

opiate

dependence on, 57

food rules for taking, 72

substances interacting with, 57–58

uses for, 57

Palpitations. See Heart palpitations

Panax ginseng, drug interactions with, 36, 43

Pancreatic problems, 44, 239, 330

Panic attacks

from drug-food interactions, 21

drugs for, 29, 34, 51

magnesium reducing, 167

from nutrient deficiencies, 12, 15, 166, 293

Paracetamol. See Acetaminophen

Parkinson’s disease, 35, 51, 123, 133, 143, 147, 177

Parkinson’s drugs, 159, 194, 217, 236

Passionflower, drug interactions with, 29, 58, 62

PectaSol-C Modified Citrus Pectin, 268, 275

Pellagra, 206

Peripheral neuropathy, from B vitamin deficiency, 14, 232, 260

Pernicious anemia, 185, 197

Phosphorus deficiency, from coffee or tea, 74

Physicians

approval from, for taking supplements, 11, 19

unaware of nutrient deficiencies, 10–11

Pic-Mins, 294

Pins-and-needles sensation, from B vitamin deficiency, 9, 14, 186, 187, 192

PMS, 232. See Premenstrual syndrome

Polysaccharide Iron, 163–64

Pomegranate juice, drug interactions with, 32, 49, 64, 87

Potassium

drug interactions with, 39, 67

drug muggers of, 215–17

food sources of, 217–18

overview of, 213–15

recommended doses of, 218

supplements with, 219–20

tips for taking, 218–19

Potassium Amino Acid Complex, 219

Potassium deficiency, 213

Potassium Gluconate 99, 219

Potassium Gluconate by NOW, 219

Potassium Plus, 219–20

Potassium-sparing diuretics. See Diuretics, potassium-sparing

Potatoes, drug interactions with, 45, 58

Preeclampsia, 243

Preferred Sublingual Methyl-B12, 198

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), 93, 166, 232, 234, 293

Prescription medicines, as drug mugger of beneficial bacteria, 226

Preservatives, in supplements, 315–16

Primal Defense HSO Probiotic Formula, 230

Prn drugs, 33

Pro-Bio, 230

Probiotic All-Flora, 231

Probiotics

for alcohol drinkers, 78

for constipation, 77

drug muggers of, 53, 107, 226

food sources of, 226–28

hormone replacement therapy and, 19

overview of, 221–25

recommended doses of, 228

supplements with, 229–31

tips for taking, 228–29

Prostate cancer, 146, 178, 250, 279, 280

Protein supplements, for creating glutathione, 143–45

Proton pump inhibitors, uses for, 24–25

Psychiatric drugs

as drug mugger of

CoQ10, 129

riboflavin, 245–46

vitamin B₁₂, 194

tardive dyskinesia from, 181

Psychostimulants. See ADHD drugs

Pulmonary embolisms, anticoagulants preventing, 30

Punch List of drug muggers, 90, 92–95

Pure Encapsulations, 332

Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate by Food Science of Vermont, 238

Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate by Metabolic Maintenance, 238

Pyridoxine. See Vitamin B₆

Pyridoxine P5P, 239

Quality control, in manufacture of supplements, 307

Quinolone antibiotics

side effects from, 60

substances interacting with, 60–61

uses for, 59

RDAs (Recommended Dietary Allowances), 4, 305, 318–19

RDI (Reference Daily Intake)

inadequacies of, 4–6, 321

of supplements, 305, 318, 319, 322, 323, 325

Recommended Dietary Allowances. See RDAs

Red clover, drug interactions with, 36

Reference Daily Intake. See RDI Reflux, 25, 26, 95, 113, 117

Respiratory infections, 42

Restless legs syndrome, 10

Retinol skin creams, 101

Rhabdomyolysis, 64

Riboflavin

drug muggers of, 244–46

food sources of, 246

overview of, 240–44

recommended doses of, 246

supplements with, 247–48

tips for taking, 246–47

Riboflavin-5-Phosphate by Douglas Labs, 248

Riboflavin 5` Phosphate by Thorne Research, 248

Riboflavin deficiency, 243–44

Rice, drug interactions with, 34, 58

Rickets, 278, 280

Saccharomyces boulardii, 230–31

Sage, drug interactions with, 62

Salads, drug interactions with, 31

Salicylates

as common drug mugger, 94–95

as drug mugger of

calcium, 116–17

folate, 138

iron, 159

food rules for taking, 72

Salt, table (sodium chloride), drug interactions with, 50

Salt substitutes, drug interactions with, 37, 40, 59

SAMe, 195

Sassafras, drug interactions with, 62

Saw palmetto, 313

drug interactions with, 32, 56

Seizures, 33

drugs for (see Anticonvulsants)

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), 21, 69, 92

as drug mugger of

folate, 138

melatonin, 181

selenium, 253

Selenium

for alcohol drinkers, 78

drug muggers of, 253–54

food sources of, 254–55

overview of, 249–53

recommended doses of, 255

supplements with, 256–57

tips for taking, 255–56

Selenium by Futurebiotics, 257

Selenium by Nutraceutical Sciences Institute (NSI), 256

Selenium deficiency, 249, 250, 252–53

Selenium Picolinate, 256

Selenium 200, 257

SelenoExcell Selenium Yeast 200 mcg, 256–57

SERMs (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators—used for breast cancer), as drug mugger of

beneficial bacteria, 226

biotin, 109

calcium, 117

folate, 138

magnesium, 169

niacin, 209

pyridoxine, 236

riboflavin, 246

selenium, 254

thiamine, 263

vitamin B₁₂, 194

vitamin C, 272

vitamin D, 282

zinc, 292

Serotonin syndrome, 51

Sex enhancement pills, OTC, drug interactions with, 49

Sex enhancement vitamins with arginine, drug interactions with, 54–55

Sexual desire, zinc deficiency lowering, 13–14

Shepherd’s purse, drug interactions with, 49

Shortness of breath, 10, 42, 47

Side effects, from drugs, 3, 7, 8

Skin cancer, 102, 277, 278

Skin care, vitamin A for, 101, 102

Skullcap, drug interactions with, 62

Sleep medications

alcohol and, 20–21

as drug mugger of melatonin, 181

food rules for taking, 73

problems with, 61–62

substances interacting with, 62–63, 89

Sleep problems, 29, 175–76, 179, 186, 234

Slo-Niacin, 212

Smell, loss of, from zinc deficiency, 9

Smoking. See also Nicotine

drug interactions with, 43, 58

as drug mugger of

glutathione, 149

zinc, 293

nutrient deficiencies from, 79

Social anxiety disorder, 34

Soda

drugs interacting with, 27, 29

antidepressants, 35

breathing medications, 43

hormone replacement therapy/oral contraceptives, 56

lithium, 50

MAO inhibitors, 52

quinolone antibiotics, 61

sleep medications, 63

urinary incontinence medications, 67

harmful effects of, 75–76, 242

Soda substitutes, 76

So Delicious Coconut Milk Yogurt, 229–30

Solgar, 332

Soy milk, drug interactions with, 32

Soy products, 66, 83

SpectraCell Laboratories, 332–33

Spicy food, drug interactions with, 25

Spirulina

for coffee or tea drinkers, 75

drug interactions with, 46

hormone replacement therapy and, 19

magnesium in, 312

for stress protection, 78

Spirulina Pacifica, 121, 164, 173, 229, 231, 296

Sports injuries, 36

Squash, drug interactions with, 59

SSRIs. See Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Starchy foods, drug interactions with, 45

Statins

congestive heart failure from, 124–25

as drug mugger of

CoQ10, 9, 10, 11, 63, 94, 124, 126, 128, 321

vitamin D, 94, 281, 321

niacin vs., 200–201, 202

overprescribing of, 63–64, 321–22

substances interacting with, 64–65, 89

uses for, 9–10, 63

Steroid dose pack, food rules for taking, 72

Steroids. See Corticosteroids

Stinging nettle, drug interactions with, 45, 47, 59, 67

St. John’s wort

drugs interacting with

acid blockers, 25

antianxiety medicines, 29

anticoagulants, 32

antidepressants, 35

digoxin, 48

MAO inhibitors, 51

sleep medications, 62

urinary incontinence medications, 67

Stool-softeners, as drug mugger of potassium, 217

Stress

multiple sclerosis and, 187

nutrient deficiencies from, 74, 78, 177

supplements for, 15, 163, 192, 225, 240, 246, 269

Strokes

causes of

B vitamin deficiency, 14–15

Celebrex, 36

hormone replacement therapy, 16

potassium deficiency, 213

preventing, 30, 37

Sublingual B₁₂, 198

Sugar, nutrient deficiencies from, 301

Sugary desserts, drug interactions with, 25, 43

Sulfonamide diuretics. See Diuretics, sulfonamide

Sulfonamides, as drug mugger of

biotin, 109

calcium, 117

folate, 139

iron, 159

magnesium, 169

niacin, 209

riboflavin, 246

selenium, 254

thiamine, 263

Sunfood, 333

Sunlight, for vitamin D production, 80, 114

Sunscreens, 277–78

Superberry, 152

SuperBiotin, 112

Super D3, 286

SuperEssentials Omega, 286

Super Food, 295–96

Super Potency Biotin, 112

Supplements. See also specific supplements

activation process and, 309–10

binders used in, 310–12

buying, from trusted sources, 316–17

derivation of, 313

estimated use of, 302

extra ingredients in, 308, 312, 314–16

guidelines for taking, 90

industry tricks affecting, 303–8

need for, 300–302

quality issues with, 303

trusted manufacturers of, 317, 326, 327–35

Sweeteners, artificial. See Artificial sweeteners

Sweets, nutrient deficiencies from, 301

Swelling in hands and feet, 47

Swine flu, 251, 252, 289

Tardive dyskinesia, 181

Taste, loss of, from zinc deficiency, 9

Tea. See also Green tea; Horsetail tea; Kombucha tea; Matcha tea

drug interactions with, 27, 29

antidepressants, 35

breathing medications, 43

hormone replacement therapy/oral contraceptives, 56

lithium, 50

MAO inhibitors, 52

quinolone antibiotics, 61

sleep medications, 63

urinary incontinence medications, 67

nutrient deficiencies from, 74–75

Therapeutic index of drugs, effect on drug–food interactions, 21–22

Thiamine

for alcohol drinkers, 78

drug muggers of, 260, 262–63

in energy formation, 14

food sources of, 263–64, 265

by injection, 266

overview of, 258–61

recommended doses of, 264

for smokers, 79

supplements with, 265–66

tips for taking, 264–65

Thiamine deficiency, 79, 259, 260, 261, 265

Thiazide diuretics. See Diuretics, thiazide

Thorne Research, 305, 333

Thyroid disorders, selenium and, 249, 250

Thyroid hormone

function of, 249

selenium and, 249, 250, 255

thiamine and, 261

zinc and, 13

Thyroid medications

as common drug mugger, 94–95

as drug mugger of

calcium, 117

iron, 159

substances interacting with, 65–66

taking iron with, 90, 155

uses for, 65

Tofu, drug interactions with, 66

Tooth grinding, 240

Trace minerals

for alcohol drinkers, 78

benefits of, 97

for coffee or tea drinkers, 74

drug interactions with, 41, 61, 65

drug muggers battled by, 96

hormone replacement therapy and, 19

for sugar eaters, 301

Tricyclic antidepressants. See Antidepressants, tricyclic

Trigeminal neuralgia, anticonvulsants for, 33

Turmeric, drug interactions with, 32

Turnips, drug interactions with, 66

Turtle Mountain, 333–34

Tyrosine, drug interactions with, 35–36

Ubiquinol, 126, 129, 130, 247

Ubiquinol CoQH, 131

Ulcer medications, as drug mugger of

B vitamins, 9

zinc, 9

Ulcers, 25, 119, 214, 215, 229

Ultimate Omega + CoQ10, 130

Ultra Pure Magnesium Oil, 173–74

Urinary incontinence medications

substances interacting with, 67

uses for, 66–67

USP–National Formulary, 308

Vaccinations, 133, 325

Valerian root, drug interactions with, 29, 34, 62

Vegans, 192

Vegetables, high nutrition from, 4, 5

Vegetarians, 4, 192, 279, 290

Vision loss, 9, 95, 102

Vitamin A. See also Beta-carotene

drug interactions with, 32, 56

drug muggers of, 103

food sources of, 103

laxatives depleting, 77

overview of, 101–2

safety issues with, 308

for smokers, 79

Vitamin A deficiency, 81, 102, 290

Vitamin B₁. See Thiamine

Vitamin B-1 by Solaray, 265

Vitamin B-1 by Swanson, 266

Vitamin B₂. See Riboflavin

Vitamin B2 by Solgar, 248

Vitamin B₃. See Niacin

Vitamin B₆

benefits of, 97

best form of, 309–10

for carpal tunnel syndrome, 5–6

drug muggers battled by, 96

drug muggers of, 234–36

food sources of, 237

overview of, 232–34

recommended doses of, 237

supplements with, 238–39

tips for taking, 237–38

Vitamin B₉. See Folate

Vitamin B₁₂

benefits of, 97

best form of, 309, 310

drug muggers battled by, 96

drug muggers of, 192–94

food sources of, 194

in multivitamins, 319–20

overview of, 185–92

recommended doses of, 195

supplements with, 198–99

tips for taking, 195–98

Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency, symptoms of, 80–81, 188–90, 191–92

Vitamin C

for alcohol drinkers, 78

beneficial effects of, 15

drug interactions with, 24, 27, 32

drug muggers of, 270–72

food sources of, 272

for iron absorption, 162, 269

overview of, 267–70

RDI for, 318

recommended doses of, 272

supplements with, 274–76

tips for taking, 273–74

Vitamin C deficiency, 15, 79

Vitamin Code, 334

Vitamin D

for calcium absorption, 114, 120

drug interactions with, 46

drug muggers of, 280–82

food sources of, 282

health benefits from, 80

laxatives depleting, 77

overview of, 277–80

recommended doses of, 282–83

from sunlight, 80, 114, 277

supplements with, 286–87

tips for taking, 283–86

Vitamin D deficiency, 81, 277, 278, 279, 280

Vitamin D₃, 96, 97, 114

Vitamin D₃ by Country Life, 286

Vitamin D₃ Mixed Berry Flavor, 286–87

Vitamin E

for alcohol drinkers, 78

biologically active, 306

drug interactions with, 32

in multivitamins, 319

Vitamin E deficiency, from fat blockers, 81

Vitamin industry, tricks used by, 303–8

Vitamin K, in blood clotting, 31

Vitamin K deficiency, from fat blockers, 81

Vitamins. See also Supplements; specific vitamins

activation process and, 309–10

binders used in, 310–12

functions of, 301–2

megadoses of, 321

W

Wakunaga of America, 334

Warrior Food, 151

Water pills. See Diuretics

Web sites, false claims on, 299

Weight control, role of calcium in, 113

Weight gain

from antidepressants, 35

from B vitamin deficiency, 9

Weight loss, 82, 130

Weight-loss difficulty, from B vitamin deficiency, 14

Wheezing, 42, 47

Whey protein, 144

Whey to Go, 152

White willow, drug interactions with, 36, 37

Wild yam, drug interactions with, 56

Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) Study, 16, 17

World Nutrition, 334–35

X

Xymogen, 335

Y

Yarrow, drug interactions with, 67

Yeast-Free Selenium, 257

Yerba mansa, drug interactions with, 62

Yogurt

probiotics in, 227–28

soy-free, dairy-free, 86

Z

Zinc

drug interactions with, 61

drug muggers of, 290–93

food sources of, 293, 294

hormone replacement therapy and, 19

overview of, 288–90

recommended doses of, 293

supplements with, 294–96

tips for taking, 293–94

Zinc Balance, 295

Zinc Copper, 295

Zinc deficiency, 9, 13–14, 74, 288, 289, 290

ZRT Laboratory, 335