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ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE (Birth Control Pill)
Nutritional Support Protocol
 
 

Lifestyle Recommendations:
1. Practice good sleep habits and get between 8-9 hours of sleep a night.
 
2. Learn to manage stress levels through meditation, prayer, and/ or relaxation techniques.

3. Become aware of side effects linked to oral contraceptive use, and take appropriate action if you notice symptoms. Oral contraceptive use can lead to cervical neoplasia and adenocarcinoma (a rare cancer of the cervix). Oral contraceptive use can also induce or exacerbate migraine headaches. Finally, women who use oral contraceptives should avoid St. John’s Wart and I3C because they decrease efficacy of the Birth Control Pill.

4. Avoid smoking. Oral contraceptives can potentiate smoking’s adverse effects. See smoking cessation protocol if needed.

5. Combine aerobic exercise for at least 20 minutes every day with regular strength training. A recent study showed that oral contraceptives can negatively impact bone health. Stronger muscles lead to denser, more resilient bones. Hormones that promote new muscle growth also favor bone strength.

6. Follow the Depression Nutritional Support Protocol if necessary.
 

Dietary Recommendations:

1. Avoid sugar and other refined carbohydrates. Replace sugar with the polyol sugar xylitol.

2. Choose foods rich in vitamins B6, B12, C, folic acid, riboflavin, selenium, magnesium, tyrosine, and zinc – nutrients that oral contraceptives deplete.

3. Concentrate on foods high in omega 3 fatty acids such as salmon, sardines, grass-fed beef, omega-3 enriched eggs, and flaxseeds.

4. Eat 5-9 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily OR add one heaping tablespoon of PaleoGreens and PaleoReds to your favorite drink.

5. Carry PaleoMeal Packets and/or PaleoBars with you throughout the day to stabilize blood-sugar imbalances that can adversely affect your mood.
 

Supplement Recommendations:

In addition to the core nutrient program recommended by your Health Care Professional and/or from the results of your most recent Designs for Health Metabolic Profile:

If experiencing depression:
  • Tyrosine: 1 tablespoon at breakfast in water or juice

     
 
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