This work contains a complete and up-to-date listing of all drugs known to deplete the body of nutritional compounds. Alphabetically organized, 150 drugs that cause nutrient depletion are identified and cross-referenced to more detailed descriptions of the nutrients depleted and their actions. Symptoms of depletion and sources of repletion are also included. The appendices include a quick reference drug-induced nutrient depletion table, along with details on food/drug interactions and herb/nutrient depletions.

Introductory information: use of book / message from author; descriptions of sections and fields used in this handbook; FDA pregnancy categories. Alphabetical listing of drugs. Alphabetical listing of nutrients and the drugs that deplete. Alphabetical listing of nutrient monographs: concise descriptions of the effects of depletion; biological function and effect; sources of repletion; RNA, dosage range, and dietary sources for nutrients. Abstracts and studies. Appendix: drug-induced nutrient depletion table (quick reference); nutrition depletion and cancer chemotherapy; herb / nutrient depletions; food-drug interactions, key summary.