Have you ever had to avoid certain foods so they don't interfere with your medication?

The organization of the medical plan is highly related to food. A change in diet can transform our treatment, altering the effect of the drugs on our body.

In some cases, this can help us better absorb the components of the drug, but in others it can cause an adverse effect.

It has been proven that, just as certain foods enhance the effect of drugs, they also cancel them out, in the best of cases. Therefore, it is always advisable to ask our healthcare provider if we should make changes to the diet, or what ingredients we should avoid.

These are some of the most conflictive aspects:

    • Fiber
    • Dairy
    • Alcohol
    • Presence of sodium and potassium
    • Caffeine and theine

Now, it doesn't mean you should avoid them. However, it is recommended that you consult your doctor if they may interfere with your treatment.

Conditions of the medicated person:

People can also present characteristics that make it difficult theorganization of medication. In this case we are referring to genetic predispositions, for example.

Some of the most recurring factors tend to be:

    • Age
    • Gender
    • Pathological situations
    • Pregnancy, lactation or other physiological states
    • Nutrition deficiencies

This is one of the reasons why self-medication is not recommended. Although certain users may receive a treatment without problems, others may not have an effect or it may be negative. In these situations the doctor will decide which regimen best suits your condition.

Food and drug combinations to avoid:

Yogurt and other milk products.

It is advisable to avoid dairy products when trying to fight an infection with antibiotics. This medication can bind to calcium found in foods such as milk, preventing our body from absorbing it.

Known interferences from dairy products include antibiotics such as tetracycline, doxycycline, and ciprofloxacin. We can also find similar cases with osteoporosis medications.

Cured cheeses and sausages

When taking depressants, some of the ingredients that we usually see on the table can have an adverse effect on our body.

We are talking about smoked or processed meats, aged cheeses and, ultimately, products with a high tyramine content. Tyramine is an amino acid that helps regulate blood pressure. In this case it plays a role as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor or MAOI.

Including antidepressants in a diet rich in tyramine can cause spikes in blood pressure, putting our health at risk.

You will not only have to take into account the medication when organizing a new medical regimen, but also your diet and lifestyle.

Salt

One of the best-known restrictions when establishing a pharmacological treatment is salt. It usually occurs in antihypertensive treatments, although it can also occur when we are prescribed high-sodium or effervescent medications.

Himalayan pink salt can be a good alternative when we plan our diet and organize medication.

Due to its composition, it has a lower concentration of sodium, so the chances of developing complications in hypertension patients are reduced. Even so, this does not mean that it is a harmless product, so if you decide to include it in your diet, we recommend that you consult with a professional.

Caffeine and theine

Beverages with caffeine can decrease the absorption of drugs, reducing therapeutic adherence. One of the most critical components is iron, although it also has a diuretic action and even stimulation of the nervous system. We also talk about tea, energy drinks and soft drinks.

It is advisable to wait an hour from ingesting the medication until drinking a cup of tea or coffee, to allow the body to absorb the drug more easily.

A balanced diet, but without interference in therapeutic adherence.

If you think your diet may be interfering with your medication, we recommend consulting your doctor immediately. You can also check other interactions between medications and foods that the Ministry of Health We recommend taking this into account when organizing medication.



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