Elderly people who use medication are more likely to suffer from vitamin and mineral deficiencies
Elderly people who use many medications are at greater risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies. These deficiencies are often not recognized, leading to unnecessary medication use and side effects. The PanDeMics study by Wout van Orten-Luiten, Wageningen University & Research, shows how important it is to pay attention to the nutritional status of patients in polypharmacy.
Are you taking medication to reduce stomach acid? Then you may have a nutrient deficiency!
Do you suffer from heartburn and are you taking proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole or pantoprazole? It is crucial to understand how these medications can affect your health. In addition to their effective treatment of heartburn, they can reduce the absorption of vitamin B12 and magnesium, which can lead to deficiencies. In this short guide you will discover how to protect yourself and what steps you can take for a healthy balance.
Due to the panic surrounding Covid-19, there is a threat of a worldwide shortage of essential medicines, on the one hand because many countries no longer export them (insulin) on the other hand due to hoarding. Essential medicines are medicines that are necessary to sustain life and to reduce or prevent potentially serious consequences and symptoms of chronic diseases.
'Users of water tablets have a higher risk of skin cancer'
Many older Dutch people in Thailand use a water tablet against high blood pressure, heart failure and edema. It now appears that the combination of long-term use of hydrochlorothiazide (HCT) and a lot of sun increases the risk of the user developing two forms of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.