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Desogestrel
Depletes
Prolonged use of Desogestrel can impact 10 essential nutrients.
Vitamin C
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B12
Magnesium
Zinc
Folic Acid
Tyrosine
Vitamin B2
Vitamin E
Also Affects:
Selenium
Health Impact
Desogestrel-induced nutrient depletion can lead to a range of health problems
Scurvy & Fragile Blood Vessels
Delayed Wound Healing & Fatigue
Peripheral Neuropathy From B6 Imbalance
B6-Related Anemia & Skin Changes
Wernicke–Korsakoff Neurologic Changes
Beriberi Neuropathy & Cardiac Failure
B12-Related Megaloblastic Anemia
Side Effects
Common side effects of Desogestrel, some of which may be related to nutrient depletion
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Folate
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Zinc Bisglycinate
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Vitamin B6 (50% Pyridoxine and 50% P-5-P)
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Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin
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Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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Vitamin B2 Riboflavin
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L-Tyrosine
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Vitamin B1 Thiamine HCl
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Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) 33 mg; mixed tocopherols 6.6mg (providing d-gamma, d-delta and d-beta tocopherols)
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