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Material Type: Exam; Class: Anatomy & Physiology; Subject: Biology / Biological Sciences; University: Butler County Community College;
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BrittanyYount 11/20/ Chapter 14-Nutrient-Drug Interactions: Who should be concerned? Section I. The Controversy This controversy talks about how we need to be aware of our nutrient intake and the drugs that can interact with it. Everyone is different so each person needs to be aware if taking prescription medication or using illicit drugs. What you eat and don't eat can affect your health in many different ways. Your age and current health state play a role nutrient drug interaction. Ways such as the absorption of both drugs and nutrients. A persons physical activity level can also affect your body's response to nutrients and drugs within it. Section II. Summary Nutrients and drugs go hand and hand. The people that are affected the most are the elderly. An average elder takes about 6 prescription medications at a time. Not including herbs and other supplements. The older you are it seems to increase your risk for toxicities. Age alters metabolism and excretion. Not only the elder seek out all natural herds and supplements. People of all ages do as well. The biggest concern seem to be that these people are not informing their physicians or seeking out information about the herb or supplement being taken. Not realizing the risks it has if taking medications. Many people also don't inform their physicians if using illicit drugs. An example of a herb is Ginkgo. This herb can increase the effects of anti-blood clotting medications, especially aspirin. When we are sick and the doctor prescribes an antibiotic to help us fight off the infection. There are warning signs on the label. Telling us "not to take on empty stomach" or "not to take with dairy products". The reason for these warnings are because it can affect the absorption of the medication, thus it would decrease the actual dosage. over using laxatives can effect vitamin absorption through the intestines. This could lead to malnutrition. While taking an Anti-depressant be careful drinking and be aware of the foods you eat. For example some cheese and wines have a chemical in them called Tyramine. If this chemical builds up in your body it could possibly be fatal. Also a chemical in grape fruit juice can interact with a blood thinner called Coumarin and cause prolonged bleeding. Soy milk has a different effect it reduces the blood levels of the drug. Nutrients don't just effect drugs, but drugs interact with your nutrient balance as well. Such as aspirin, too much of this drug can lead to Iron-Deficiency Anemia. women taking an oral birth control could b at risk for low vitamin B and Beta-carotene. They also have the risk of having high vitamin D levels. Caffeine is the most widely consumed drug in the U.S. Caffeine use can increase respiratory rate and your stress levels may increase. Tobacco is another very common drug used. Tobacco not only leads to
cancer but it depresses hunger. If you're not eating than your not consuming the nutrients nessacary for a healthy lifestyle. Many smokers require more vitamin C because it tobacco increases the breakdown of vitamin C. Many people also use illicit drugs. Which are harmful to your body in more ways than one. Smoking Marijuana is just one example of how drug use can affect your nutritional value. It dulls the sense of taste leading to poor decisions in food consumption. Such as high calorie, low-nutrient foods. Eating foods like that can lead to being overweight. Being overweight has its own health concerns. Being aware is the first step to a better life. So be aware of what you eat and the medications you are taking. Be honest with your physician about taking street drugs, herbs, or supplements. They can only help make your life a healthier one. Section III. An Opposing view opposingviews.com There are many risks to using illicit drugs, but some think otherwise. Marijuana having medical value. Many people have benefited from the use of marijuana during Chemotherapy. Helps with nausea and helps with increase their appetite leading to more nutrient consumption. Marijuana has also helped many people with depression. Has less side effects than taking anti-depressant medication and doesn't interact with things you eat. Crohns Disease patients found that Marijuana helped the pain. This means less concern for taking medications that could interact with the healing process and less stress. Marijuana is used to mend the body's immune system. Unlike morphine and other addictive medications, marijuana has never caused a physical disease nor has it killed anyone in recorded history. Section IV. Conclusion I agree with the authors view on the controversy. We do need to take the time to do the research on the medications we take and the foods we eat. Many people cannot go without their medication because of a certain disease. There are also many people that don't want to turn to illicit drugs due to the high risk of the drug being laced with something else. the purity of the drug is a concern. When it comes prescribed from your physician at least you have the chance to sit down and talk about all the risks involved with taking the medication. I'm sure that most drug dealers out there don't care or even know enough about the drug they sell to have the talk. I also believe having a well balance diet should out weight a lot of risks to medications. I also am a firm believer in telling your physician everything. That is their job to know what is going to be best for you. Honest living is the only way to live the most fulfilling life possible.