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  • Writer's pictureMary Heim, RPh, FAAFM

Did you know your oral contraceptive could be depleting your essential nutrients?


Here are some common nutrients that could be depleted by oral contraceptives and good dietary sources of those vitamins and mineral.

Vitamin B6- Fish, poultry, whole grains, potatoes, sweet potatoes

Folic Acid- Dark green leafy and steam vegetables, liver, dried beans

Zinc- Oysters and other seafood, meat, nuts, whole grain breads

Vitamin C- Citrus fruits, strawberries, cantaloupe, pineapple, broccoli, peppers, spinach



Our pharmacist recommends a B-Complex and Zinc supplement. There are also several great multi-vitamins available to supplement gaps in nutritional health.

Follow this link to get expert recommendations https://wellevate.me/mary-heim


Felicia Wilson CPhT

4365 Canal Ave SW

Grandville, MI 49419

616-723-9391


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