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Colesevelam

Nutrients Depleted by Colesevelam

Prolonged use of Colesevelam can impact 5 essential nutrients. This medication is commonly used for High Cholesterol.

  • Folic Acid

    Bile acid sequestrants work by binding to cholesterol and bile acids in the intestine, unfortunately, they can also bind to folic acid, hindering its uptake into the bloodstream. For individuals taking bile acid sequestrants, supplementing with folic acid may be advisable to prevent or address potential deficiencies.

    Replace with 5-Methyl Folate (200 mcg)

  • Vitamin D3

    Bile acid sequestrants work by binding to cholesterol and bile acids in the intestine, unfortunately, they can also bind to fat soluble vitamins like vitamin D3, hindering its uptake into the bloodstream. For individuals taking bile acid sequestrants, supplementing with vitamin D3 may be advisable to prevent or address potential deficiencies.

    Replace with Chloecalciferol (1,000 IU)

  • Vitamin K

    Bile acid sequestrants work by binding to cholesterol and bile acids in the intestine, unfortunately, they can also bind to fat soluble vitamins like vitamin K, hindering its uptake into the bloodstream. For individuals taking bile acid sequestrants, supplementing with vitamin K may be advisable to prevent or address potential deficiencies.

    Replace with Vitamin K1 (500 mcg)

  • Vitamin E

    Bile acid sequestrants work by binding to cholesterol and bile acids in the intestine, unfortunately, they can also bind to fat soluble vitamins like vitamin E, hindering its uptake into the bloodstream. For individuals taking bile acid sequestrants, supplementing with vitamin E may be advisable to prevent or address potential deficiencies.

    Replace with Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol with mixed tocopherols) (30 IU)

  • Vitamin A

    Bile acid sequestrants work by binding to cholesterol and bile acids in the intestine, unfortunately, they can also bind to fat soluble vitamins like vitamin A, hindering its uptake into the bloodstream. For individuals taking bile acid sequestrants, supplementing with vitamin A may be advisable to prevent or address potential deficiencies.

    Replace with 67% Retinol;33% Beta carotene (1,500 IU)

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