Because of the widespread use of oral contraceptives among many women in the world, all aspects related to its use should be understood as fully as possible. The discussion includes effects on metabolism of individual nutrients and effects on several ...
Because of the widespread use of oral contraceptives among many women in the world, all aspects related to its use should be understood as fully as possible. The discussion includes effects on metabolism of individual nutrients and effects on several physiological functions. This topic is very controversial and many questions remain unanswered. However, definite physiological and metabolic changes occur as a result of oral contraceptive use. This leads to an increase in some vitamin and mineral requirements. An adequate diet containing a wide variety of all types of foods is recommended for the oral contraceptive for the oral contraceptive users.