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CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS AND POTENTIAL NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES

by | Feb 3, 2021

Common medications used to treat heart disease may deplete the body of important nutrients and can potentially cause or exacerbate a patient’s symptoms. Many of the side effects of medications can be related to nutrient deficiencies, and these side effects can be prevented with attention to prevent the nutrient deficiencies.  Medications aren’t always necessary but sometimes they are important to improve symptoms and can even save lives, but we watch for side effects that may keep your body from working as well as it should be. Below is a list of common cardiovascular medications and associated potential deficiencies. Before starting to take any supplements, consult your doctor. 

Medication Class and Purpose Medication Name Nutrients Impacted

Cardiac Glycosides

  • Use for heart failure and arrhythmias

 Digoxin Calcium
Magnesium
Thiamine
Phosphate

Beta Blockers

  • Used for high blood pressure, arrhythmias, anxiety, migraines

 Propranolol
Atenolol
Metoprolol		 CoQ10
Melatonin

Thiazide Diuretics

  • Used for high blood pressure and congestive heart failure

 Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Methyl Chlorothiazide		 CoQ10
Magnesium
Potassium
Sodium
Phosphate
Zinc

Loop Diuretics

  • Use for high blood pressure, heart failure, kidney disease, liver disease

 Furosemide (Lasix) Calcium
Magnesium
Potassium
Vitamin B6
Zinc
Sodium
Thiamine
Vitamin C

Potassium Sparing

  • Used for high blood pressure, edema

 Spironolactone
Triamterene
Amiloride		 Calcium
Folate (B9)
Zinc

ACE Inhibitors

  • Used for high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease

 Lisinopril
Enalapril
Captopril
Benazepril		 Sodium
Zinc

ARB: Angiotensin receptor blocker

  • Used for high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease

 Losartan (Cozaar)
Telmisartan (Micardis)
Valsartan		 Zinc

HMG CoA Reductase

  • Used for high cholesterol, heart disease, vascular disease

Statins:

· Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
· Simvastatin (Zorcor)
· Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
· Pravastatin (Pravachol)

 CoQ10
Omega 3 Fatty Acids and other essential fatty acids (EFA)
Selenium
Zinc
Carnitine
Copper
Vitamin D
Vitamin E

Non-Sulfonylureas

  • Used to treat diabetes

 Metformin (Glucophage) Folate
B12
CoQ10

 

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