Aging ParentsEssentials Protocol
The average 70-year-old takes 5 prescriptions. Most cause nutrient deficiencies no doctor screens for. Fatigue, brain fog, muscle weakness get blamed on “aging.” This stack addresses the root cause.
Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletions (What Your Doctor Won't Tell You)
Metformin
Depletes: B12, B1 (thiamine), CoQ10
Statins
Depletes: CoQ10, Vitamin D, selenium
PPIs (omeprazole)
Depletes: B12, magnesium, calcium, iron
Diuretics (HCTZ, Lasix)
Depletes: Potassium, magnesium, B1, zinc
ACE inhibitors
Depletes: Zinc
Beta-blockers
Depletes: CoQ10, melatonin
Antibiotics (long-term)
Depletes: B vitamins, K, gut flora
SSRIs
Depletes: Folate, B12, sodium
Target Outcomes
Energy
Always tired
Stable energy
Nutrient repletion driven
4-8 weeks
Brain Fog
Daily
Clear thinking
B12 + omega-3 driven
6-12 weeks
Muscle Weakness
Stairs are hard
Normal strength
CoQ10 + Mg driven
8-12 weeks
Sleep
Fragmented
7+ hrs solid
Mg + lifestyle
2-4 weeks