⚖️ Why Don’t Drug Labels Talk About Nutrient Loss?
Did you know? Most prescription drugs can slowly drain important nutrients from your body — but this rarely shows up on the label.
Here’s why:
1. 🧾 The Law That Covers Drug Labels (21 CFR Part 201)
The FDA says drug labels must list:
- What the drug is used for
- When not to take it
- Warnings and side effects
But here’s the catch:
If a drug slowly lowers things like magnesium or B12, it won’t be listed unless it causes a big, obvious medical problem during drug testing.
📎 See the Law
2. 🚫 What Counts as a “Side Effect” (FDA Rules)
The FDA only counts fast and visible reactions — like rashes or nausea — as side effects.
But nutrient depletion is sneaky. It might take months or years to show up as fatigue, brain fog, or anxiety. That means it gets skipped.
📎 See the FDA Guidance
3. 🧃 The Law That Separates Supplements (DSHEA 1994)
This law says that supplements like vitamins or minerals:
- Can’t say they “treat” anything
- Must stay separate from drugs
So even if a drug drains nutrients, companies aren’t allowed to suggest you take a supplement — or it might count as giving you a second medicine.
4. 🧪 How Drug Trials Work (ICH E6 Guidelines)
Drug tests look at safety and whether the drug “works” — like lowering blood pressure.
But they seldom test nutrient levels unless they’re doing a special study.
⚠️ So What Does This All Mean?
Drug companies don’t have to tell you if your medication is draining your nutrients unless:
- It causes an emergency
- It’s seen during the short drug trial
- Or it leads to a serious health problem right away
This is why My Deficiencies exists — to help you see what the label won’t tell you.