Is there any interaction between nutrients and medicinal drugs?
Certain antibiotics, e.g. tetracyclines, can block the absorption of certain minerals and vice versa. This also applies to biphosphonates, which are used in the treatment of osteoporosis and other bone disorders. Potassium and magnesium can enhance the effect of cardiac glycosides. In practice, it is easier to follow the instructions on the package insert of the medicinal product: they will tell you whether the effect of the drug is influenced by individual nutrients. Generally, any medicinal products that can be taken during meals can also be taken together with nutrient preparations. If in doubt, you should wait one or two hours between taking the drug and taking the nutrient preparation.
