Nutrient Depletion Counseling
Optimize your health with our Nutrient Depletion Counseling service at Rogers Drug Store. Discover the benefits of nutrient optimization with our counseling sessions.
At Rogers Drug Store, nutrient depletion counseling means a one-on-one conversation with a pharmacist who reviews your prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, and supplements to spot medicines that may lower your levels of vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients over time. We explain what to watch for, suggest food and timing strategies, and coordinate with your prescriber when supplementation or lab testing makes sense — all in plain, local-friendly language.
Why Nutrient Depletion Counseling Is Important
Modesto is a hardworking Central Valley community shaped by long, hot summers and an economy built on farming and food production. When days are hot and people are active outdoors or working in agriculture, hydration and nutrient balance become especially important — and many common medications can quietly make nutrient gaps worse. That’s why a local, pharmacist-led screening at Rogers Drug Store is a practical step toward staying healthy while living and working in our valley.
Common medicines that can affect nutrients (what we screen for)
During counseling we look for evidence-based drug–nutrient links so you get clear, reliable advice. Some examples your pharmacist will discuss include:
Metformin
Associated with lower vitamin B12 (important for energy, nerves).
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) & long-term antacids
May help reduce absorption of magnesium, calcium and vitamin B12.
Diuretics (water pills)
These can deplete potassium, magnesium and sometimes calcium — important for heart and muscle function.
Statins & some cholesterol meds
Are sometimes linked to lower CoQ10 (an enzyme the body uses for muscle energy); we discuss symptoms and options.
Oral contraceptives and certain chronic meds
May affect B-vitamin and mineral status (folate, B6, B12, magnesium) in some people.
Antibiotics, bile-acid binders and long-term laxative use
This can affect gut flora and the absorption of vitamins K and some B vitamins.
How our nutrient-depletion counseling works at Rogers Drug Store
Bring your full medication list: prescriptions, OTCs, vitamins, herbal supplements, and topical meds. We also accept your medication profile if you’re already a Rogers patient.
Pharmacist medication review: we identify medications with known nutrient interactions and note any symptoms you may have (fatigue, muscle cramps, numbness, unusual bruising, digestive changes). Learn more.
Practical, local recommendations: food first: local produce (berries, leafy greens, dairy or fortified plant milks, nuts) and timing tips (how to space meds and minerals). We’ll recommend lab testing or targeted supplements only when evidence and your history support it.
Coordination of care: if testing or a prescription change is needed, we’ll communicate with your provider and help you understand the next steps.
What we often recommend (patient-friendly examples)
Try food sources first
Lean proteins and dairy for calcium, beans and greens for folate and iron (paired with vitamin C), citrus or strawberries with iron-rich meals to boost absorption.
Separate doses
Some minerals or antacids interfere with medication absorption — we’ll give a safe schedule (for example, how to space calcium or magnesium around antibiotics or levothyroxine).
Targeted lab tests
If symptoms or long-term use of certain medications suggest a nutrient deficiency, we can then advise which tests are appropriate to help identify and address specific imbalances.
Signs and symptoms we teach you to watch for
- Unexplained fatigue, weakness or numbness (possible B12, magnesium).
- Muscle cramps or palpitations (potassium/magnesium).
- Changes in mood, memory or balance (certain B-vitamin gaps).
Easy bruising or bleeding changes (vitamin K interactions with anticoagulants).
If you notice concerning symptoms, call us — early detection avoids complications. Learn more.
Who benefits from nutrient depletion counseling?
- People on multiple chronic medications (polypharmacy).
- Patients taking metformin, PPIs, diuretics, statins, or long courses of antibiotics.
- Older adults, pregnant or breastfeeding people, and anyone with digestive disorders that affect absorption.
- Active outdoor workers and athletes in Modesto’s warm climate who lose electrolytes through sweating.
At Rogers Drug Store, we offer personalized nutrient depletion counseling to help you understand how your medications may affect your vitamin and mineral levels. Our local pharmacists provide friendly, evidence-based advice tailored to your health needs and the Central Valley lifestyle. Visit us at 402 H St, Modesto, CA 95351 or call (209) 522-5229 to schedule your consultation today.