Did your doctor tell you that oral contraceptives can increase your appetite (so that you eat more and gain weight!) And that your body of certain essential nutrients lead? As if refined and sugary treats were not good at this too! Are you taking an oral contraceptive for over 7 years?

If so, it is likely that you are deficient in some nutrients and should take a supplement. Research has shown that the B-group vitamins, thenutrients often depleted when taking oral contraceptives. Vitamin B is essential to keep your nerves healthy (hence they are often) than vitamins Executive Stress Available "

A high-potency B-vitamin complex (with at least 50-100 mg of B6, 1000, the B12 and folic acid 800 meg meg) is to be taken in addition to pill. An increased need for vitamins C (1-3g, yes, not mg), E (400-600 IU's) and K may also result in the use of birth control pills-Vit. C may contribute primarily tothe chance of vaginal infections. Cells that are frequently replaced, may, as they are ulcerated in the mouth and intestine, where folic acid is used up. Folic acid is a relative of vitamin B and is important for brain health as well as repair and cell development.

You may have never heard of tyrosine, but you've probably heard of amino acids. Tyrosine is an amino acid that has many "jobs" in your body, but it is healthy to get your thyroid gland. Tyrosine can also helpDepression. Depletion of tyrosine is one of the reasons the "pill" is often associated with weight gain and mood swings. AH! is that drop a penny? OK, next time you collect your script for Alesse, pop into the supermarket and grab a tub of cottage cheese at the same time, since this is the highest food source of tyrosine: 1 cup provides 1.5 g. Or, you can (a supplement to 1.5 g daily), especially in the second half of the menstrual cycle.

It is likely that we will all have somethingShortly magnesium anyway so women who take oral contraceptives have been exhausted. Deficiency often shows itself as muscle cramps, weakness, insomnia, kidney stones, osteoporosis, depression, nervousness, anxiety and high blood pressure pressure.Take 500 mg before bedtime in liquid or powder form for easy absorption.

Copper levels in blood by the use of oral contraceptives leading to depression and emotional problems may be increased. Limit your supplement to 1mg. WholeCereals, nuts, seeds and vegetables will ensure that it meets requirements of copper. If you usually use an iron supplement, I recommend you do not need it if you take oral contraceptives. Iron levels may increase when you are on the pill because it is often less blood loss. Iron needs are probably of the usual 18 mg reduced. to around 12-15 mg per day. If you have suffered a serious times, or anemia, then you may need a different dose of iron. Check with your doctor before you.

Zinc is anotheressential mineral volume depleted by oral contraceptives and is important for wound healing and reduction of depression, supplementing daily with 20 to 50 mg, which also help reduce copper. "As if I did not have enough fear of side effects!" - Well, at least, a quick blood test will show you exactly

where you stand with nutrients your body and you never know, that tub of cottage cheese can be just the thing to banish the monthly moods!

Source: Nutritional and vitaminTherapy, Michael Lesser, MD, Elson M. Haas MD Staying Healthy with Nutrition, better nutrition

Carole Pemberton brings you up to date with the latest information on contraceptives to empower you to enjoy your sexuality while successfully managing your birth control.

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