BCP depletes minerals?

Jeanette · 05-02-2008, 02:55 AM

Has anyone heard about mineral deficiencies due to BCP use? I heard this a few years ago & I have been thinking maybe I should take some multi-vit's to replenish what I'm supposed to be loosing?

MarianneUnfaithfull · 05-09-2008, 06:41 AM

I've heard this too. I used to take a multivit for that reason (although I now take Zinc ACE instead). I read bcps can deplete b vitamins.

Jeanette · 05-10-2008, 07:51 PM

Whats ACE?

B vitamins...I've heard they are a natural mozzie repellent, maybe thats why they find me so tasty cause I'm low on B vits

stacy_xo · 05-10-2008, 08:05 PM

My pharmacist told me that my bcp (diane 35) depleted calcium and recommended a daily calcium suppliment.

Jeanette · 05-10-2008, 08:07 PM

Thats the same as I use, I only thought about asking the health store, maybe I should ask at the pharmacy - good idea!

MarianneUnfaithfull · 05-11-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeanette

Whats ACE?

B vitamins...I've heard they are a natural mozzie repellent, maybe thats why they find me so tasty cause I'm low on B vits

Zinc ACE = it includes vitamins A C and E (as well as B complex and copper). On the packet it says "helps maintain healthy immune and reproductive systems"

Stacy, I had no idea about the calcium. I'm glad you mentioned that!

stacy_xo · 05-11-2008, 10:08 PM

Haha glad I could help.

Id say hands down the best person to talk to is your pharmacists. They know pill combinations and effects possibly better than your doctor.

Lisa11 · 05-12-2008, 05:52 AM

Definately check with your pharmacist or the doctor who handles your scripts. Birth control pills can deplete a spectrum of vitamins and minerals depending on the specific chemistry of the pill you are taking.

Jeanette · 05-13-2008, 02:55 AM

Thanks for the input guys! I really need to talk to the pharmacy it seems....

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