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Drugs-nutrient interactions: a potential problem during adolescence.

E Alonso-Aperte1, G Varela-Moreiras

  • 1Facultad de CC. Experimentales y Técnicas, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Spain.

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|May 11, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Drug-nutrient interactions pose risks, especially for adolescents with higher vitamin needs and restricted diets. Certain medications can worsen vitamin deficiencies, highlighting the need for awareness in at-risk groups.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science and Pharmacology
  • Clinical Medicine and Public Health

Background:

  • Drug-nutrient interactions are increasingly recognized in medicine, extending beyond the elderly to at-risk groups like infants, adolescents, and pregnant women.
  • Adolescents face unique risks due to higher micronutrient needs, incomplete detoxification systems, restrictive diets, and rising alcohol consumption.
  • Inadequate vitamin intake can exacerbate drug-induced deficiencies, leading to symptomatic conditions, particularly in vulnerable populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifaceted risks of drug-nutrient interactions in vulnerable populations, with a focus on adolescents.
  • To highlight specific populations at risk for poor vitamin status, including smokers, dieters, oral contraceptive users, and alcohol consumers.
  • To examine the impact of drugs on vitamin utilization, using folate as a key case study.

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Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on drug-nutrient interactions and vitamin metabolism.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to vitamin deficiencies in specific demographic groups, particularly adolescents.
  • Examination of drug mechanisms interfering with vitamin bioavailability and active forms, with examples like aspirin, methotrexate, and valproic acid.

Main Results:

  • Adolescents are at significant risk due to increased nutrient demands and lifestyle factors, making them susceptible to drug-induced vitamin deficiencies.
  • Populations with borderline vitamin intake or poor nutritional status are prone to symptomatic deficiencies when administered certain drugs.
  • Specific drugs, including methotrexate and valproic acid, are shown to interfere with folate metabolism and utilization, potentially leading to adverse effects.

Conclusions:

  • Drug-nutrient interactions represent a significant clinical concern, particularly for adolescents and individuals with suboptimal vitamin status.
  • Understanding these interactions is crucial for preventing adverse health outcomes, especially concerning folate metabolism and drug efficacy.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the precise mechanisms of drug-induced vitamin deficiencies and to develop targeted interventions.