Vitamin A:
Because it is found in many foods high in saturated fats & cholesterol, people often unknowingly avoid vitamin A as well. Subsequently, a deficiency may result.
These foods include meats, eggs, cheese & cream,oils of some fish, liver,milk.
The body can use fruits & vegetables to produce A from beta-carotene:
Green & yellow vegetables like alfalfa, asparagus, beets, broccoli, chili peppers, carrots, kale, mustard, spinach, pumpkin & yellow squash, sweet potatoes
& reddish-yellow fruits like apricots, cantaloupe, mangoes, papaya, peaches.
Generally, deeper, richer colors indicate higher quantities of beta-carotene.
Too much vitamin A can result in a loss of appetite, headaches, irritability, liver damage, bone pain & neurological problems, including brain damage.
Large amounts of beta-carotene will not make you sick. However, increased amounts of beta-carotene can turn the skin yellow or orange. The skin color will return to normal once you reduce your intake of beta-carotene.
Vitamin A helps maintain elasticity in the tissues. Studies have shown that people who eat large amounts of beta-carotene have a significantly decreased mortality rate from cardiovascular disease, compared with those who don’t eat much beta-carotene.
The vitamin A in a multivitamin–mineral supplement should be sufficient.
Beta-carotene protects the lungs & soothes the mucous membranes. Deficiency of beta-carotene & vitamin A increases the susceptibility to respiratory infections & pneumonia.
Take 10,000 IU daily.
Antioxidants—vitamins A (beta carotene), C, E & selenium—help protect against many forms of cancer.
Low blood levels of beta-carotene have been linked to an increased risk of different types of cancer, especially breast, bladder, colon & lung cancer.
Take 10,000 IU beta carotene.
Vitamin A is necessary for the body to produce the sex hormones that are essential for sexual function.
Take a multivitamin–mineral supplement, which should provide an adequate amount of this important vitamin.
Biotin:
Biotin promotes healthy skin through proper fat production,is needed for healthy hair & nails & is needed for DNA replication & cell division & growth
It is also needed for healthy sweat glands, nerve tissue & bone marrow,for synthesis of fatty acids.
Very important for metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins & fats for energy.
The B vitamin complex includes vitamins B1, niacin, B6, B12, folate, biotin & pantothenic acid. Pantothenic acid is needed to make cholesterol, bile, some fats, red blood cells, hormones & nerve regulators.
Foods high in Biotin are:
liver,poultry,meat
carrots,romaine lettuce,swiss chard,tomatoes,raspberries,strawberries,cabbage, cucumber, cauliflower, onions,broccoli
almonds,walnuts,peanuts
cooked egg yolk
milk, cheese, yogurt
oats,whole grains
salt-water fish like halibut
soybeans
yeast
Thiamine, also known as Vitamin B1:
Thiamine is needed each day to maintain health. Thiamine can be lost in cooking due to heat. A well balanced diet should provide enough thiamine daily.
Thiamine is found in foods such as:
mushrooms
sunflower seeds,nuts
tuna,animal liver,lean meat (pork, poultry, beef)
vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, romaine lettuce, spinach, tomatoes,beans, beets, cauliflower, eggplant, green peas
brewer's yeast
egg yolk
pulses like chickpeas, lentils, soybeans,dried beans
raw rice bran,wheat germ,whole grains & cereals such as unpolished rice & oatmeal
soybeans
whole & enriched breads, grains & cereals
Vitamin B2, riboflavin:
Milk products supply about half of the riboflavin that people get & unlike other vitamins, riboflavin is not destroyed by cooking.
Vegetarians may have riboflavin deficiencies.
Riboflavin is important for healthy vision & to alleviate eye fatigue, it may help prevent cataracts.
The key role is in energy production,it is essential for growth & repair of all body tissues & maintains the mucous membranes of the digestive tract & around the lips, mouth & tongue.
Riboflavine is needed for absorption of iron & vitamin B6,helps maintain levels of the other B vitamins in the body.
Children who do not get enough riboflavin may have poor growth. Vitamin supplements usually reverse symptoms within days to a few weeks.
Foods high in Vitamin B2 are:
animal liver,heart,kidney,lean meat
mushroom
eggs
cheese, milk, yogurt
fish
asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, chard, collard greens, mustard greens, romaine lettuce, turnip greens, venison,spinach,beans
whole-grain or enriched breads & cereals
Vitamin B2 deficiency has been linked to cataract formation.
About one out of three people over age 65 are riboflavin deficient.
Take riboflavin supplements of up to 10 milligrams daily as part of a B-complex formula.
Niacin,B3:
Niacin is important for conversion of food to energy,it helps the functioning of the digestive system & is needed for production of genetic DNA in cells
Also it promotes functioning of the nervous system & healthy looking skin.
Without niacin, the body would not be able to convert the food we eat into energy. Niacin has been used with some success to treat people with high cholesterol levels.
Good sources of niacin are:
mushrooms
raw rice bran,corn flour,whole wheat
tuna,halibut,salmon,shrimp & scallops,sea vegetables
beef liver,chicken breast,lean pork,turkey,venison
brewer's yeast
dairy products like cheese & milk
eggs
peanuts,peanut butter
vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, carrots, collard greens, green peas, mustard greens, romaine lettuce, tomatoes & beans
Those with a severe niacin deficiency may benefit from using a supplement. It is important to remember niacin can cause flushing & should be taken at a low dose & gradually increased.
Large amounts of niacin can cause severe flushing, skin disorders, liver damage, ulcers & blood sugar disorders.
Vitamin B6-Pyridoxine:
Vitamin B6 helps the immune system produce antibodies to fight diseases, to break down fats & carbohydrates to produce energy & regulate blood sugar levels.
Its needed for protein metabolism & is essential for new cell formation & growth.
Vitamin B6 promotes healthy skin & mucous membranes & is needed for hemoglobin & red blood cell formation.
It is also important for normal nerve & brain function.
Vitamin B6 helps the body convert tryptophan to vitamin B3 & reduces risk of heart attack or stroke by controlling blood levels of homocysteine.
Foods high in Vitamin B6 are:
bananas,bell peppers,chick peas,potatoes (baked with skin),prune juice,turnip greens,spinach,beans (garbanzo, soybeans, lima),garlic,asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, collard greens, kale, mustard greens, peas
raw rice bran,wheat germ,whole grains & whole grain products
brewer's yeast
eggs
calf liver, chicken breast, turkey breast, pork loin, beef, venison
cod, halibut, snapper, trout, tuna
nuts,sunflower seeds,turmeric powder,walnuts
Excess vitamin B6 causes neurological symptoms similar to multiple sclerosis, including numbness & tingling of the hands, difficulty in walking & electric shocks shooting down the spine.
Pyridoxine has proven useful for premenopausal acne.
Pyridoxine deficiency has been associated with acne.
Take 25 to 50 milligrams 2-3 times daily.
Vitamin B6 has proven to be effective in asthma patients.
Take 25 to 50 mg twice daily.
Vitamin B6 helps with the production of red blood cells.
Take 50 milligrams 3 times daily.
Vitamin B6 helps relieve pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome in some—but not all—patients.
Generally, vitamin B6 helps some patients, especially when it is combined with supplements of vitamin B2 & other B vitamins.
In any case, treatment with vitamin B6 is safe & recommended before opting for surgery.
Take 25 milligrams 3-4 times daily.
Vitamin B6 improves glucose tolerance. People with diabetic neuropathy have been shown to be deficient in vitamin B6 & to benefit from supplementation.
Take 1,800 milligrams of vitamin B6 daily in the form of pyridoxine alphaketoglutarate.
Vitamin B6 helps relieve nausea.
For morning sickness, take 10-25 milligrams 3 times daily.
For motion sickness, take 100 milligrams one hour before the trip, followed by 100 milligrams two hours later.
Vitamin B12:
Vitamin B12 helps cells metabolize proteins, carbohydrates & fats,is essential for red blood cell formation & needed to make DNA (the genetic material in all cells).
Vegetarians, their children & the elderly are at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency.
Foods high in Vitamin B12 are:
cod, halibut, herring, mackerel, salmon, snapper, trout also seafoods like clams, scallops & shrimp
egg yolk
kidney, beef, lamb, pork, poultry, venison,animal liver
soy
Vitamin B12 deficiency causes symptoms that can easily be mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Even a mild deficiency can cause neurological disorders & memory loss.
A vitamin B12 deficiency can also be caused by pernicious anemia.
Take a multivitamin containing 10 micrograms of vitamin B12 daily.
Vitamin B12 helps prevent vitamin-B12-deficiency anemia.
Take 2,000 micrograms sublingual 3 times daily for 30 days, then 1,000 micrograms methylcobalamin (the active form of B12) once per day, plus folic acid.
Vitamin B12 deficiency creates mood disturbances & depression. Correcting an underlying vitamin B12 deficiency can result in a dramatic improvement in mood.
Take 1,000 micrograms daily.
Vitamin C:
Vitamin C helps the body build & maintain healthy bones, teeth, gums, red blood cells & blood vessels, heal wounds, bruises & fractures & protect from infection by keeping the immune system healthy. Because vitamin C cannot be stored in the body so it is important to eat foods high in vitamin C.
Foods high in Vitamin C are:
guava,lychees,papayas,strawberries,broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, mustard greens, bell peppers, turnip greens, spinach,blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, blackcurrants,grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines,cantaloupe, kiwifruit, mangos, melons, persimmons, pineapple,onions, ,fennel, parsley, peppermint; rose hips,radishes, turnips, potatoes & sweet potatoes (baked with skin),asparagus, beet greens, chard, garden cress, green peas, lettuce, tomatoes, winter squash, zucchini,
Large doses of vitamin C have been associated with diarrhea, kidney stone formation & impaired copper absorption.
Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine that has been found to prevent allergies & asthma. Studies have found that people with asthma tend to have low levels of vitamin C in their blood.
In addition,studies have found that as little as 1 g of vitamin C daily can help prevent asthma attacks.
Take 10 to 30 mg daily for every 1 kg of body weight.
Take in divided doses.
Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron. Studies have shown that you can nearly double your absorption of iron from plant sources (such as whole grain products) by consuming vitamin C with the iron.
Take 1,000 milligrams 3 times a day with meals.
Vitamin C helps prevent damage to the cartilage in the joints & it assists in the manufacture of collagen, a protein in cartilage. Without enough vitamin C, the body stops producing collagen & the joints become compromised.
Take up to 3,000 milligrams of vitamin C daily, in divided doses.
Studies have also shown that vitamin E helps protect against cartilage breakdown, especially when taken in combination with vitamin C.
Take 400 to 800 IU of vitamin E daily.
Vitamin C helps reduce inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Vitamin C is essential for cholesterol metabolism. It is responsible for the excretion of excess cholesterol from the body & it helps the body balance “good” & “bad” lipids, one of the biggest factors in heart disease.
Take up to 3,000 milligrams daily, in divided doses.
Vitamin C plays an important role in the repair of injuries.
Vitamin C assists with collagen production, which is essential for the formation of tendon & bursal tissues.
Take 1,000 milligrams daily.
Vitamin C has been shown to protect against breast cancer in postmenopausal women, as well as colon & stomach cancer.
Take 5,000 to 10,000 milligrams vitamin C.
Vitamin C helps fight viruses & reduce inflammation.
Vitamin C helps decrease the duration & severity of cold symptoms.
Take 1,000 milligrams every 2 hours daily.
Vitamin C is transported into the cells using insulin. Many diabetics develop vitamin C deficiencies in the cells, even if they consume enough in their diets. Failure to address the problem with additional supplementation can lead to health problems, including poor wound healing, high cholesterol levels & a depressed immune system.
Take 1,000-3,000 milligrams daily.
Vitamin C deficiency can cause gallstones.
Take 500-1,000 milligrams 3 times daily.
Vitamin C plays an important role in sperm formation. There is much more vitamin C in seminal fluid than in other body fluids, including blood.
Several double-blind studies have shown that vitamin C increases sperm count.
Take 1,500 milligrams daily, in divided doses.
Vitamin C & vitamin E are antioxidants that prevent damage to the intestinal wall & promote tissue healing.
Take 1,500 milligrams of vitamin C & 200-400 IU of vitamin E daily.
Calcium(Ca):
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body & the fifth most abundant substance. About 99% is deposited in the bones & teeth. The remaining 1% is involved in the soft tissues, intracellular fluids & blood.
The major function of Calcium is to act in cooperation with phosphorus to build & maintain bones & teeth.
Another important function is the storage of the mineral in the bones for use by the body. The Calcium state of the bones is constantly fluctuating according to the diet & to the body's needs. The 1% of ionized Calcium that circulates in the fluids of the body is small, but vital, to life.
It is essential for healthy blood & eases insomnia & its delicate messenger ions help regulate the heartbeat.
Calcium assists in the process of blood clotting & helps prevent the accumulation of too much acid or too much alkali in the blood. It also plays a part in secretion of hormones. It affects neurotransmitters (serotonin, acetylcholine & norepinephrine), nerve transmission, muscle growth & muscle contraction. The mineral acts as a messenger from the cell surface to the inside of the cell & helps regulate the passage of nutrients in & out of the cell walls.
Calcium foods are:
Yogurt,milk,cheese,tofu
Sardines,salmon,sea vegetables,shrimp
spinach, kale, turnips & collard greens,mustard greens, romaine lettuce, celery, broccoli, fennel, cabbage, summer squash, green beans, Brussels sprouts, asparagus & crimini mushrooms,black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, white beans, black-eyed peas, or baked beans,oranges, butter lettuce, okra, bok choy
Basil, thyme, dill , cinnamon, peppermint leaves, garlic, oregano, rosemary & parsley, dandelion greens,oat straw, nettle & red clover
Almonds, sesame seeds
Soybeans
There are a number of foods & substances that, when consumed in excess, drain calcium from your bones & deplete your body’s calcium stores.
Caffeine – Drinking more than 2 cups of coffee a day can lead to calcium loss. The amount lost can have a significant impact on older people with already low calcium levels. You can buffer the effects to an extent by drinking coffee with milk.
Animal protein – Protein is a vital part of your diet, but getting too much protein from animal sources can lead to calcium loss. To avoid weakening your bone’s calcium stores, limit yourself to 120 g of meat per day.
Alcohol – Alcohol inhibits calcium absorption & disrupts your body’s calcium balance in a number of ways. Try to keep your alcohol consumption to no more than 7 drinks per week.
Salt – Eating too much salt can contribute to calcium loss & bone breakdown. What you can do: taste your food before adding more salt,use herbs instead & reduce processed foods, which are often high in sodium.
Soft drinks – It’s best to avoid drinking soft drinks regularly. In order to balance the phosphates in soft drinks, your body draws calcium from your bones.
Calcium & magnesium have been shown to calm the nerves & reduce anxiety when taken together.
Take up to 1,500 milligrams of calcium & 750 milligrams of magnesium daily.
Calcium is essential for blood clotting; it also plays a role in maintaining blood pressure.
Take up to 1,500 milligrams daily.
Calcium has been shown to reduce the risk of colon cancer as well as to reduce the formation of polyps (precancerous lesion).
It is thought that calcium binds to bile acids in the gut & neutralizes their cancer-causing effects.
Take up to 1,500 milligrams daily.
Calcium aids function of the heart muscle.
Calcium is essential for blood clotting; it also plays a role in maintaining blood pressure.
Take 1,500 milligrams daily, after meals & at bedtime.
Calcium deficiency is common in people with hypertension.
Several clinical studies have demonstrated that calcium can lower blood pressure, especially pregnant women & the elderly.
Take 1,500 milligrams daily.
Calcium & magnesium deficiency can cause you to wake up after a few hours of sleep & have trouble going back to sleep.
Take 1,500 milligrams of calcium & 750 milligrams of magnesium daily.
Calcium helps relieve nervousness & irritability.
In addition, calcium helps ward off osteoporosis, or thinning of the bones, which begins at menopause.
Take 1,500 milligrams daily in divided doses.
Calcium has been found to improve many PMS symptoms characteristic of PMS. Supplementation with 1,200 milligrams of calcium (as calcium carbonate) over a three-month period is very effective in reducing moodiness, water retention, food cravings & pain.
Take 1,500 milligrams daily in divided doses.
Calcium deficiency: Facial muscles are sagging, osteoporosis sets in.
The following also develop: heel spurs, kidney stones, calcium deposits, cramps & twitches, PMS, lower back pain.
Arthritis is osteoporosis of the joint ends of the bones.
Kidney stones are symptoms of a raging calcium deficiency. This condition is quickly cured with addition of calcium (please, not calcium carbonate), magnesium & boron.Coenzyme Q10:
Coenzyme Q10 is vital for normal cell growth & basic functioning of every cell,it is powerful antioxidant & vital for effectiveness of the immune system & anti-aging.
Foods high in Coenzyme Q10 are:
organ meats like heart, kidney, liver
migratory fish like herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines
wheat germ
broccoli,spinach
vegetable oils like soybean, sesame, rapeseed oils
Coenzyme Q10 helps prevent production of histamine.
Take 50 to 150 mg daily.
Coenzyme Q10 helps transport oxygen to the cells & improve brain function. Take 100 milligrams daily.
Coenzyme Q10 helps prevent the accumulation of fatty acids; it also plays a critical role in energy production in the cells. Several small studies have found coenzyme Q10 to be effective & safe in the treatment of angina.
Take up to 100 milligrams daily.
Coenzyme Q10 inhibits the formation of free radicals, unstable oxygen molecules that can damage the cells & cause cancer.
Take 100 milligrams daily.
Coenzyme Q10 oxygenizes the blood & improves exercise tolerance.
Take 50-100 milligrams 3 times daily.
Coenzyme Q10 promotes weight loss.
Take 100-300 milligrams daily.
Vitamin D:
Main role of vitamin D is to maintain the right level of calcium in blood,it promotes adequate levels & use of calcium & phosphorus to ensure healthy skeletal growth & development of bones & teeth,builds bone density to prevent osteoporosis & bone fractures.
It is also stimulates production of insulin which is needed to handle blood sugars.
The body largely produces Vitamin D from sun rays absorbed through the skin.
Just 15 minutes of sun exposure every day.
Foods high in Vitamin D are:
fish liver oils,mackerel,salmon,sardine,shrimp,oysters,cod, halibut, tuna, herring
eggs
cheese,butter,margarine,cream
fortified cereal,oatmeal
alfalfa,sweet potatoes
animal liver
dried shiitake mushrooms, raw button mushrooms
some soy milks
Too much vitamin D may cause weight loss, vomiting, irritability, destructive deposits of calcium in soft tissues like the kidneys & lungs & possibly fatal kidney failure.
Vitamin D is necessary for calcium uptake.
People who do not get sufficient exposure to the sun may benefit from vitamin D supplementation.
A good multivitamin–mineral supplement should contain 400 IU daily, which is all you need.
Vitamin E:
Vitamin E is very powerful antioxidant that neutralizes the free radicals that cause tissue & cell damage,acts as an antioxidant to delay degenerative diseases,decreases the risk of some cancers such as prostate & bladder cancer,slows cellular aging due to oxidation (anti-aging),boosts the body's immune system function, works in synergy with vitamin A to protect lungs from pollution,helps protect skin from ultraviolet radiation & sun damage & lowers the risk of skin cancer.
Vitamin E can be found:
almonds,seeds, sunflower seeds, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, peanuts
wheat germ oil, vegetable oil,chard, mustard greens, spinach, turnip green,avocados,blueberries,kiwifruit,olives,papaya,soybeans,sweet potatoes,asparagus, bell pepper, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, kale, parsley, tomato
enriched cereals,oatmeal
brown rice,wheat germ,whole grains
egg yolk
dried beans
liver
Vitamin E reduces scarring & regulates levels of vitamin A in the body.
Take 400 IU daily for 3 months.
Vitamin E helps transport oxygen to the cells in the brain. Taken early enough, it may help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease & dementia—or at least slow their progress.
Take 400 IU daily,if signs of Alzheimer’s disease are already present, you can increase the dose to 800 IU daily.
Vitamin E helps prevent free radical damage, in addition to helping the body maintain cardiac & smooth muscle. It also keeps one particular form of LDL cholesterol from oxidizing & forming plaque deposits on the arteries.
Take 400-800 IU daily.
A deficiency in vitamin E has been linked to breast cancer.
Vitamin E may also help to prevent stomach cancer & other cancers of the gastrointestinal tract by inhibiting the conversion of nitrates in foods to nitrosamines, which are potential carcinogens.
Take 1,000 IU vitamin E.
Vitamin E helps heal an irritated colon.
Take 400 IU daily.
Vitamin E improves glucose tolerance & helps the body maintain normal blood-sugar levels.
Take 400 IU daily.
Vitamin E helps eliminate hot flashes.
Take up to 400 IU daily.
Vitamin E relieves PMS symptoms like breast tenderness, headache, fatigue, nervous tension.
Take 400 IU daily.
Folic Acid :
Folic Acid is important for lowering risk of heart attacks & strokes by preventing build-up of homocysteine in the blood, lowers homocysteine level which decreases risk of dementias & osteoporosis related bone fractures.
It is considered a brain food, involved in production of neurotransmitters such as dopamine & serotonin that regulate the brain in areas like appetite, mood, sleep,is needed for energy production & for metabolism of amino acids & synthesis of proteins.
Important for DNA replication & healthy cell growth & function,especially critical during stages of rapid cell replication & growth,essential for proper development of the fetus during pregnancy & protects against birth defects.
Folic Acid is important in red blood cell formation & to prevent anemia,promotes healthy skin & nails,also protects the linings in body cavities like the mouth & intestinal tract.
Folate assists prevention of neural tube defects (spina bifida) in fetuses before birth & involvement in production of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, that regulate mood, sleep & appetite. Evidence suggests that folate may have a role in the prevention of some cancers when it is consumed along with a variety of nutrients found in fruits, vegetables & other foods.
Foods high in folacin include:
animal liver or kidney,poultry & pork
peas & dried beans such as adzuki beans, black beans, cranberry beans, chickpeas or garbanzo beans, dal, kidney beans, lentils, mung beans, navy beans, pinto beans
asparagus, beets, broccoli, collard greens, cauliflower, mustard greens, parsley, romaine lettuce, spinach, turnip greens, papaya,okra,avocadoes,cabbage, green peas, leeks, red bell peppers, squash, string beans, tomatoes,bananas,cantaloupe,oranges & lemons,dates
egg
nuts
salmon,shellfish,tuna
wheat bran,wheat germ,whole grains like brown rice & whole wheat
yeast
yeast breads
Pink salt, or a hydrochloric acid supplement
Folic acid helps prevent anemia caused by folic acid deficiency.
Take 800 to 1,200 micrograms of folic acid 3 times daily.
Folic acid helps lower levels of homocysteine. The body uses amino acids found in cow’s milk & red meat to form homocysteine, an amino acid that helps create arterial lesions.
Folic acid helps reduce homocysteine levels & lowers the risk of heart disease. Take 800 micrograms daily, along with vitamin B12.
Folic acid plays a key role in building DNA, the complex compound that forms our genetic blueprint. Observational studies show that people who get higher than average amounts of folic acid from their diets or supplements have lower risks of colon & breast cancer. This could be especially important for those who drink alcohol, since alcohol blocks the absorption of folic acid & inactivates circulating folate. High intake of folic acid blunts the increased risk of breast cancer seen among women who have more than one alcoholic drink a day.
Take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily.
Folic acid deficiency has been found to be present in people with chronic constipation; the condition often resolves when supplements are used.
Take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily.
Folic acid has a mild antidepressant effect, probably due to its function as a methyl donor, which helps increase levels of serotonin in the brain.
Take 100 to 200 milligrams 3 times daily.
Folic acid reduces inflammation & bleeding in case of the gingivitis & periodontal disease.
Rinse your mouth with 5 milliliters of a 0.1 percent solution of folic acid twice a day for 30-60 days; or take 4 milligrams capsules or tablets daily.
Folic acid & other B vitamins play a key role in recycling homocysteine, a by-product of protein breakdown that has been linked with increased risk of heart attack & stroke.
Without enough folic acid & B vitamins, the recycling of homocysteine into methionine becomes inefficient & homocysteine levels increase.
Take 400 milligrams daily.
Inositol:
Inositol is important in fat & cholesterol metabolism,mild lipotropic agent that removes fats from the liver & lowers blood cholesterol.
Its also needed for hair growth & strong healthy hair,helps maintain healthy skin & is considered a brain food as it helps nourish the brain.
Foods high in Inositol are:
fruits especially bananas, citrus fruit like oranges & grapefruit (except lemons) & cantaloupes,
green leafy vegetables,beans like red beans & kidney beans,cabbage
brewer's yeast
brown rice,oat flakes
wheat germ,whole grains
liver
unrefined molasses
nuts,raisins
Eye, hair, nail, mouth & skin symptoms are among the early outward warning signs of vitamin & mineral deficiencies.
Iron:
Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the World,it is a mineral concentrate in the blood, which is present in every living cell.
Iron is the mineral that is found in the largest amounts in the blood. It is involved in respiration by being the main carrier vehicle for getting oxygen to all the cells in the body. It is essential to the oxidation of fatty acids.
Iron foods are:
Turkey or chicken giblets,liver,beef,lamb,ham,veal,pork,dried beef
Egg yolks
Tofu
Dried fruit (prunes, raisins),dates,figs,prune juice,dried apricots,
dried peaches
Mollusks (oysters, clams, scallops),shrimp,tuna,sardines,haddock,mackerel
White bread ,whole wheat bread,pasta,wheat products,bran cereals,
corn meal,oat cereal,rye bread
Beans, lentils, chick peas & soybeans,dried peas,dried beans
Artichokes,spinach,sweet potatoes,peas,broccoli,string ,beans,beet greens,dandelion greens,collards,chard
Strawberries,watermelon
Corn syrup,maple syrup,molasses
Beans (kidney, garbanzo, or white, canned),tomato products (e.g., paste)
Meat
Here's a tip: If you eat iron-rich foods along with foods that provide plenty of vitamin C, your body can better absorb the iron.
Iron helps prevent iron-deficiency anemia.
Take 30 milligrams succinate, gluconate, or fumarate iron, twice a day between meals.
If the iron causes stomach distress, switch to 30 milligrams with meals 3 times daily.
If you have anemia, avoid foods & beverages containing caffeine, because it interferes with the body’s ability to absorb iron. For the same reason, pass on iced tea, which contains tannins that also get in the way of iron absorption, as well as foods high in oxalic acids, including almonds, asparagus, beans, beets, cashews, chocolate, kale & rhubarb.
Vitamin K:
While involved in protection against osteoporosis, skin wounds & possibly cancer, Vitamin K significantly helps blood to clot after an injury. Also found in a variety of foods, especially vegetables, K most often forms from intestine bacteria in the body. However, various circumstances can prevent the body from receiving the proper amount.
Medications, such as antibiotics & blood-thinners, can cause a hindrance. Injuries & illness, such as serious burns, gallbladder problems & liver disease, may also disturb K levels.
Eating kale, collard greens & spinach. Turnips are also rich in this necessary nutrient.
Vitamin K makes several proteins that assist the blood to clot when bleeding. It also makes proteins for blood, bones & kidneys. People taking blood thinning medicines, such as aspirin may need to limit their intake of vitamin K foods.
Foods high in Vitamin K are :
soybeans,especially dark green leafy vegetables, like asparagus, beet greens, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, green cabbage, cauliflower, chard, collard greens, garden cress, kale, lettuce, mustard greens, romaine lettuce, spinach, turnip greens, watercress,alfalfa,carrots,garbanzo beans,green beans,peascollards
animal liver
egg yolk
cereals (oats, oatmeal, rye, wheat)
safflower oil
cheese,milk
Magnesium:
Magnesium is an essential mineral that accounts for about 0.05% of the body's total weight. Magnesium is involved in activating enzymes necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates & amino acids.
By countering the stimulative effect of calcium, magnesium plays an important role in neuromuscular contractions. It also helps regulate the acid-alkaline balance in the body.
Magnesium helps promote absorption & metabolism of other minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, sodium & potassium.
It also helps utilize the B Complex & Vitamins C & E in the body.
It aids during bone growth & is necessary for proper functioning of the muscles including those of the heart.
Magnesium food sources:
pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, cashews,almonds, pine nuts,hazel nuts,walnuts
Halibut,winkles,conch,shrimp,whelks,clams,cockles,crab,boiled lobster,prawns,oysters,
canned sardines,mackerel,bluefish,salmon,herring,haddock,flounder
spelt, buckwheat, brown rice, quinoa, millet,whole grains,whole barley,whole wheat bread,corn meal,brown rice,rye flour,raw oats
watermelon, fresh/dried coconut,dried figs,dried apricots,dates,dried prunes,avocado,bananas,raisins,
blackberries
tea
potato with skin,swiss chard,spinach,summer squash, turnip,mustard greens, broccoli, sea vegetables, cucumbers, green beans, celery,navy beans,soybeans, pinto beans, lima beans ,kidney beans,beet greens, parsley,sweet corn,okra,kale,kohlrabi,horseradish,dandelion,cabbage, raw,brussels sprouts,artichokes
tofu
hard cheese
liver,heart,bacon,corned beef,lean roast beef,steak,veal, chicken,turkey,
Reduce sugar & alcohol, which increase the excretion of magnesium.
Most people with a magnesium deficiency, however, benefit best from adding a chelated magnesium supplement to the diet.
Magnesium deficiency can cause spasms of the coronary arteries. In fact, people who suffer sudden, severe heart attacks often have low levels of magnesium. Magnesium helps to dilate the coronary arteries, reduce the demands on the heart, inhibit the formation of blood clots & normalize the heart rate.
Take up to 250 milligrams daily.
Calcium & magnesium have been shown to calm the nerves & reduce anxiety when taken together.
Take up to 1,500 milligrams of calcium & 750 milligrams of magnesium daily.
Magnesium relieves fatigue & muscle pain.
An underlying magnesium deficiency can cause chronic fatigue.
Take magnesium citrate or aspirate, 200-300 milligrams 3 times daily.
Magnesium is frequently used as a laxative.
Magnesium sulfate, magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) & magnesium citrate are so-called saline-type laxatives that draw fluid from the tissues & serum into the intestine.
The result is stimulation of the intestine to contract.
Overuse of these laxatives over long periods of time can cause magnesium toxicity.
Use a commercial product; follow package directions.
Magnesium helps to burn fat & produce energy, which is crucial to combat fibromyalgia.
Take 150-250 milligrams 3 times daily.
Magnesium levels tend to be low in people who suffer from both tension headache & migraines.
Take 250-400 milligrams 3 times daily.
PABA,Para-Amino-Benzoic Acid :
PABA helps in the utilization of pantothenic acidis important for healthy skin & hair pigment,even may restore grey hair to original color when used with inositol, folic acid & pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), if greying was due to stress or deficiency in the B vitamins.
Foods high in PABA are :
brewer's yeast
molasses
organ meats like animal liver & kidney
wheat germ,bran, whole grains (such as brown rice & whole wheat)
mushroom
spinach
Potassium (K):
Potassium is an essential mineral found mainly in the intracellular fluid (98%), where it is the primary positive ion force. Potassium constitutes 5% of the total mineral content of the body. Potassium & sodium help regulate water balance within the body, that is, they help regulate the distribution of fluids on either side of the cell walls & preserve proper alkalinity of the body fluids.
Potassium also regulates the transfer of nutrients to the cells. Potassium unites with phosphorus to send oxygen to the brain & also functions with calcium in the regulation of neuromuscular activity.
The synthesis of muscle protein & protein from the amino acids in the blood requires potassium. Protein & carbohydrate metabolism are dependent upon potassium.
It stimulates the kidneys to eliminate poisonous body wastes. Potassium works with sodium to help normalize the heartbeat.
In extreme cases, potassium deficiency can lead to cardiac arrest. Prolonged fasting, excessive use of laxatives &/or diuretics can lead to deficiency in this mineral. Alcoholics are also at risk for this & other vitamin & mineral deficiencies.
It is especially easy to obtain potassium in fruits & vegetables.
chard, crimini mushrooms,spinach,baked potatoes,fennel, kale, mustard greens, Brussel sprouts, broccoli, winter squash, blackstrap molasses, eggplant, bell pepper,cantaloupe, tomatoes, summer squash, celery, romaine lettuce, cauliflower, turnip greens, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, kale, carrots, beets, green beans, papaya, lima beans,bananas, dried apricots, dates, figs & tomato products
raisins,grapefruit, cucumber,turmeric, apricots, ginger root, strawberries, avocado, banana, tuna, halibut, cabbage.
Omega 3:
Omega-3 refers to omega-3 fatty acids. Fatty acids are the building blocks of fats, which, despite their misunderstood reputation, are vital nutrients. Omega-3 is used to regulate blood clotting, build cell membranes & support cell health. It's polyunsaturated, which is the relatively heart-healthy kind of fats that help reduce blood triglycerides (fats) & low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the so-called bad cholesterol.
Omega-3 also curbs inflammation. While inflammation is a normal part of the body's immune response, research indicates that it also underlies a host of serious illnesses, including cardiovascular diseases, cancers & autoimmune diseases.
Omega 3 foods:
Flax seeds ,walnuts
Chinook salmon,scallops,halibut,shrimp,snapper,tuna,cod
Soybeans
Tofu, raw
Winter squash
Kidney beans
Vitamin P:
Most flavonoids are powerful antioxidants that help neutralize harmful free radicals & prevent them from damaging cells & DNA,enhances the effects of other antioxidants, including glutathione.
Vitamin P enhances the effectiveness of vitamin C,works with vitamin C to reduce bleeding, bruising & nosebleeds,clinically proven in treatment of hemorrhoids & varicose veins.
A diet rich in fruits & vegetables would provide enough bioflavonoids.
Foods high in Vitamin P are :
white material just beneath the peel of citrus fruits,celery,garlic,red onions,broccoli,blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, apples, apricots, blackcurrants, cherries, grapefruit, grapes, guavas, lemons, oranges, papaya, pears, prunes,parsley, peppers,romaine lettuce,tomatoes,brassica (or crucifer),Brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, cress, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, pak choi, swedes, turnips.
bilberry, hawthorn, ginkgo, licorice, pine bark, rose hips, yarrow, milk thistle
green tea,red wine
buckwheat
dry beans such as red beans, black beans, pinto beans
Selenium (Se):
Selenium is an essential mineral found in minute amounts in the body. It is one of the essential body substances that can be used in a preventive manner for many diseases, including cancer, arteriosclerosis, stroke, cirrhosis, arthritis & emphysema.
Selenium functions either alone or with enzymes. It is a natural antioxidant that protects against free radicals & appears to preserve elasticity of tissue that becomes less elastic with aging. All diseases that are associated with aging are affected by the workings of Selenium.
Selenium foods:
Brazil nuts
crimini mushrooms,shiitake mushrooms
cod, shrimp, tuna, halibut, salmon,scallops
mustard seed
chicken,lamb,grass-fed beef & turkey
eggs,
barley
Selenium levels tend to be low in asthmatics.
A selenium-containing enzyme (glutathione peroxidase) is essential for reducing leukotriene formation.
Take 200-400 micrograms daily.
Selenium has been shown to reduce anxiety, depression & fatigue. Other studies have shown that taking selenium with vitamin E & other antioxidants can improve mood & increase blood flow to the brain.
Take up to 50 micrograms of selenium daily.
Selenium & vitamin E can help ease the pain of rheumatoid arthritis when taken together. Many people with rheumatoid arthritis have low levels of selenium, an important antioxidant that also helps slow the body’s production of inflammatory agents known as prostaglandins & leukotrienes.
Selenium & vitamin E can help stave off the disease in the first place.
Most good multivitamin–mineral supplements contain appropriate amounts of selenium (50 to 200 micrograms) & vitamin E (100 to 400 IU).
Megadoses of these nutrients are not necessary.
Selenium appears to protect against heart disease & stroke; the rates for heart disease are highest where selenium intake is lowest.
Take 200 micrograms daily.
Broad-based epidemiological studies have shown that selenium may protect against cancers of the breast, colon & lung. Selenium inactivates peroxides in the cells, which can result in tissue damage.
Take 200 micrograms selenium daily.
Together with Vitamin E, Beta-carotene & Selenium, more than 13% of all cancers can be cured according to a Chinese study.
This also cures cardio-myopathy (heart attack) & liver spots.
Zink:
Zinc is an essential trace mineral occurring in the body in larger amounts than any other trace element except iron. It is present in all tissues. Zinc is known for its ability to fight disease & to protect the immune system.
More recently, blindness in the elderly has been found to be arrested by zinc.
It is also credited with increasing male sex drive & potency because of its ability to regulate testosterone in the prostate.
Sources for Zink are:
Calf's liver,venison, lamb, beef, turkey
Crimini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms
spinach,asparagus, chard,green peas
scallops,shrimp, oysters
maple syrup
yogurt
oats, whole wheat grains
pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds,nuts
eggs
Zinc relieves inflammation & heals damaged skin. Zinc inhibits the conversion of testosterone to DHT, the real acne culprit.
Take 15 to 25 milligrams of zinc 2-3 times daily for 3 months.
Be patient, it can take weeks or months for the overall condition of your skin to improve.
Zinc helps bronchial healing. Proper immune function & tissue repair depends on adequate levels of zinc in the body.
Suck on zinc lozenges, following package directions for dosage information.
Zinc deficiencies are common in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Take up to 45 milligrams of zinc daily.
Some multivitamin–mineral supplements contain this level of zinc.
Zinc helps produce collagen, which builds tissue.
Take 20 milligrams for tendonitis.
Zinc promotes healing & retards growth of cataracts.
Take 50 milligrams daily.
Zinc boosts the immune system & helps fight certain common cold viruses. Dissolve 1 lozenge (15 to 25 milligrams each) of elemental zinc under the tongue every 3 hours for the first 3 days, then 1 every 4 hours for up to another 4 days. Do not take zinc for longer than 7 days.
For flu, dissolve 1 lozenge every 2 hours for up to 1 week.
For dandruff ,Zinc promotes protein metabolism (scalp is mainly protein).
Take 5 tablets dissolved in mouth daily for 1 week.
Zinc restores low zinc levels usually seen in patients with eczema; it also promotes tissue repair.
Take 45-60 milligrams daily, reduce to 30 milligrams when eczema clears.
Zinc assists with prostate gland function & overall reproductive health.
Take 15-50 milligrams daily.
Zinc improves testosterone levels & sperm counts in men.
Zinc is involved in hormone metabolism, sperm formation & sperm motility.
Take 25 milligrams 3 times daily.
Zinc can be used to help repair intestinal walls.
Take 25-50 milligrams daily.
Zinc improves calcium uptake.
Take 50 milligrams daily.
VITAMINS & MINERALS DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
Eyes:
Symptom Deficiency
Age spots,liver spots Selenium
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Bitot's spots-shiny pearly spots severe vitamin A deficiency
of triangular shape occurring on the
conjunctiva
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Bloodshot eyes Vitamins B2,B6
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Blurred vision Vitamins E, B2, B6
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Bulging eyes Vitamin E
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Cataracts,clouding of the lens inside the eye Vitamins B2, C, E
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Color-blindness Vitamin A
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Conjunctivitis Vitamins A, B2, C,B6
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Corneal ulcers Vitamins A,B6,C,zink
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Crossed eyes Vitamins E, C, B1
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Dark spots in front of the eyes Vitamins B6, C, zinc
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Dim vision Vitamins B1, B2, C, B12
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Dry eyes Vitamin A
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Eyelid tics Vitamin B2,B6,B12,magnesium,zink
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Farsightedness Vitamin A,magnesium, potassium
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Glaucoma Vitamins B1,B2, magnesium, vitamin C
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Infected, ulcerating eyes,keratomalacia Vitamin A
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Itching, burning, watery, sandy eyes Vitamin B2
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Macular degeneration Vitamins A, B2, B6, magnesium, zinc -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Near-sightedness (myopia) Vitamins C, E, D
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Night blindness Vitamins A,B2 ,B6,zink
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Red blood vessels in the sclera Vitamin B2
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Retinal detachment zinc, vitamins B6, B2, C, E, A
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Retinitis Vitamins B2, B6,B12,C, zinc,magnesium
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Sensitive eyes, fear of strong light ,photophobia Vitamins B2,A
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Tics of eyelids magnesium, vitamins B2, B6, zinc
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Skin:
Symptom Deficiency
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Acne Vitamins A, E, B2,B3, B6, C, niacin, biotin, zinc,Potassium
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Addison's disease - all B vitamins,vitamin C
adrenal exhaustion: increased tanning,
especially on skin-folds, scars, elbows,
knees; black freckles
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Arterial spiders Vitamin C, Calcium, antioxidants, bioflavonoids
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Bedsores Vitamins C, E
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Blisters Vitamin E
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Brown discoloration around small joints Vitamin B12
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Brown skin spots Vitamin E,antioxidants
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Dermatitis Vitamin B2
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Dermatitis around eyes & nose Vitamin B2,zink
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Dry, rough, or cracked skin Vitamins A, C, B2, EFA,Niacin,zinc,Potassium
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Easy bruising Vitamin C
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Eczema around nose & ears Vitamin B2
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Eczema, skin ulcers Vitamins C, B2, B6, zinc, magnesium,Inositol , EFA,
PABA,Calcium
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Eczema, infantile EPA, zinc, vitamin B6
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Edema Vitamins B6,C, zinc ,magnesium
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Fingers white, numb, stiff, Vitamins B6, B1, antioxidants, niacin,
swellings (Raynaud's disease) magnesium/calcium, EFA
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Fungus infections Vitamins B2,B3,B6,B12
(e.g. athlete's foot, ringworm)
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Gangrene Vitamins C, E, B1
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Greasy dermatitis around eyes, nose Vitamin B6, zinc
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Greasy skin eruptions (seborrhea) Vitamin B2
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Horny red skin on pressure areas Zinc (vitamin B6)
(e.g. knees, elbows)
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Hot flushes Vitamin E,magnesium, calcium
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Ichthyosis (fish-like scales) Vitamin A
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Infant dermatitis Vitamin B6, zinc
with inflamed pustules around body openings
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Infections of the skin Vitamins C, A, B6, zinc,magnesium
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Itching Vitamins B1,B2, B3,B6,B12,C
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Jaundice Vitamins E, C, A,B12, lecithin, B6,magnesium, zinc
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Keratosis,a growth of keratin on the skin Vitamin A
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Lemon-yellow skin Vitamin B12
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Oily skin, white-heads Vitamin B2
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Over-sensitivity to sunlight Vitamin B6, zinc, PABA, beta-carotene, antioxidants, bioflavonoids,
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Pale skin Biotin, Folic Acid, vitamins B6,B12 , iron
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Peeling of skin around the nose Vitamin B2
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Prickly-heat rash Vitamin C
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Psoriasis Zink,Vitamin D
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Purplish or blue-black skin areas vitamin C, B2, bioflavonoids
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Rash Vitamin C, calcium,Vitamin B6
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Raynaud’s disease Vitamin B1
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Reddish-brown skin on neck Vitamin B3,Folic Acid
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Red-brown, often symmetrical Niacin,Folic Acid
discoloration of skin exposed to
the sun, later ulceration
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Red-brown or dark-red spots manganese
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Rosacea (redness of part of face) Vitamin B2
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Scaly dermatitis Biotin
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Scaly eczema around nose, ears, scrotum, vulva Vitamin B2
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Scar tissue Vitamin E
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Scleroderma,hardening & swelling of skin Vitamin E, C, A, PABA
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Seborrheic Dermatitis Vitamin B2
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Sensitive skin Vitamin B12
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Sensitivity to insect bites Vitamin C, B1, calcium
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Shingles Vitamins B12, C, A, B, E, zinc
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Skin disorders like seborrheic dermatitis & Folic Acid
vitiligo (loss of pigment leading to
white patches on the skin)
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Skin cancer Vitamins A, B6, PABA, antioxidants, bioflavonoids, zinc
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Skin-folds red, infected Niacin
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Small spots of bleeding under the skin Vitamin C
(which appear as pink spots on the skin)
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Stretch-marks Vitamins E, B6, zinc
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Subcutaneous bleeding, Vitamin C
red or purplish spots under the skin,
bruises easily
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Swellings (for example, face) Zinc, magnesium, vitamins B6, B12
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Vaginal itching Vitamins B2, E, C
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Vitiligo,white skin patches PABA, pantothenic acid, vitamins B6,B12, zinc
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Warts, moles Vitamins C, A,E
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Weals on the skin (urticaria) Vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin C
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White heads Vitamin B2
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Wrinkles or aging skin Vitamins C, E, A,
PABA
Hair & Nails:
Symptom Deficiency
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Brittle fingernails Calcium,Zinc
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Coarse, brittle hair Zinc,Omega 3
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Dandruff Vitamins B2, B6, zinc, magnesium, biotin
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Dry hair Vitamins A,C, zinc,Omega 3
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Frizzy hair Zinc
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Graying hair ,premature Folic Acid, pantothenic acid, PABA,
biotin
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Hangnails Vitamin C, Folic Acid
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Hair loss VitaminsB6,B12,selenium,biotin,zink -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nail Cuticle Inflammation Zinc
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Nails opaque, white spots/bands Zinc, vitamin B6
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Oily hair Vitamin B2
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Pale nail beds Iron
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Peeling nails Vitamins A, C, calcium
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Poor Nail Growth Zinc
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Ridges on nails, longitudinal Vitamin A
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Ridges on nails, transverse Zinc
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Scaling of cuticle or lips Biotin
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White spots on fingernails Zinc,Vitamin B6
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Tongue & Mouth:
Mouth problems are often due to amalgam fillings, allergies or Candida infestation (thrush).
Symptom Deficiency
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Bad breath,halitosis Vitamin B6,magnesium,zinc
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Beefy, enlarged tongue Folic Acid
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Burning, sore tongue/span> Vitamins B2, B6, B12, niacin,Iron
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Canker sores Niacin,Vitamins B1,B6,B12,Folic Acid,zink
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Cheilosis,cracked lips & corners of the mouth Vitamins B2, B6, Folic Acid ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distended, purplish-blue veins under the tongue Vitamin B2
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Edema or tooth-marks on tongue Niacin
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Furrowed tongue Vitamin B1
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Gingivitis Folic Acid,Vitamin C,Calcium
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Gums disease Coenzyme Q10
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Gums receding, bleeding Vitamin C,calcium,Vitamin K,Folic Acid
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Loss of sense of taste Vitamins B2,B12
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Mouth ulcers Vitamin B12
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Mouth Soreness & Fissures at Corners of Mouth Iron,Vitamin B2,Folic Acid
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Papillae prominent or erased Niacin
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Pale gums Iron
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Panic attacks Calcium
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Purplish or magenta tongue or lips, Vitamin B2
also veins under the tongue
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Sore, swollen, purple-red tongue Niacin,Vitamins B2 ,B12 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Swollen gums Vitamins C,B2
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Swollen or sore throat Vitamin B2
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Teeth decay easily Vitamin C,Calcium
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Tongue red at tip or edges; Niacin
severe deficiency: whole tongue scarlet red, sore
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Tongue shiny, smooth, beefy; early sign: Vitamin B12, Folic Acid
strawberry-red tip/sides
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Tongue too small or too large Niacin
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White patches on tongue Vitamins B1,B2 ,B3,B6,B12
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Medical conditions:
Symptom Deficiency
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17 varieties of Cancer (including breast, prostate & colon) Vitamin D
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Abnormal cravings for substances other than food, Iron
such as paper, dirt, clay, rubber as well as ice
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Abdominal pain Folic Acid ,Iron,Vitamin B1
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Abcesses in the ears Vitamin A
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Allergies Magnesium
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Alzheimer’s Disease Vitamins D,B12,Selenium
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Anemia Riboflavin (vitamin B2),Vitamin B6,Folate,Vitamin B12,
Vitamins C,E,Iron,Folic Acid,Selenium,Zinc
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Anxiety Vitamin C,Potassium,Magnesium
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Arthritis Calcium
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Asthma Vitamin B6,Magnesium
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Atherosclerosis Inositol ,Coenzyme,Q10
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Autoimmune diseases Vitamin D
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Bad body odors Zinc
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Behavioral problems Omega 3,Zinc,Magnesium
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Bladder problems Vitamin D
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Bleeding gums Vitamin C
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Blood fails to clot Vitamin K
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Blood in Stool (Could be caused by bowel disease) Vitamin K
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Blood in Urine Vitamin K
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Bone Fractures,frequent Vitamins K,D
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Bone pains,including back pains Vitamin D
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Bowel diseases(IBS,Crohn's,etc) Omega 3,Zinc
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Brain fog Iron
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Breast cancer Vitamin B12
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Breathlessness Folic Acid,Vitamin B12
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Bruising easily Vitamins C, K,P
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Bursitis Vitamin D
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Calf, foot or toe cramps at rest calcium, magnesium,potassium
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Calcification of Heart Valves Vitamin K
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Cervical dysplasia, leading to greater risk of Folic Acid
cervical cancer from factors such as
smoking & HPV infection
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Chest pain Folic Acid,Iron ,Vitamin B1,Magnesium
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Chronic pain Vitamin D
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Constant cold & flu Vitamins D,P
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Constipation Vitamin B1,Inositol,PABA,Iron,Potassium
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Constipation or diarrhea Vitamin D
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Convulsions similar to epileptic seizures Vitamin B6
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Cramps Potassium
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Creaking,popping joints Omega 3
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Damage to the fetus during pregnancy Vitamin B2
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Decreased immunity Vitamin D
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Dementia Vitamins B12, B1,Niacin
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Depression Thiamin (vitamin B1),Biotin,VitaminsB12,B2,D,
Omega3 ,Niacin,PABA,Magnesium,
Calcium,Potassium,Zinc
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Depression & Seasonal Affective Disorder Vitamin D,Magnesium
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Diabetes Omega 3,Magnesium,Vitamin D
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Diarrhea Niacin,Folic Acid ,Potassium,Zinc,Vitamin B12
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Difficulty swallowing magnesium
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Digestive problems Vitamin A,Niacin
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Dizziness Upon Standing Iron,Niacin,Vitamin B6
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Dry mucous membranes Vitamin A
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Emotional disturbances Vitamin B1
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Enlarged prostate Zinc
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Excessive Menstrual Bleeding Vitamin K
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Excessive swelling after injury, Vitamin P
such as sports injuries
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Fatigue Niacin,Potassium,Magnesium,biotin,
Vitamins D,C,B12,B6,B1,Omega 3,Folic Acid,Iron, PABA,Selenium
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Feet have a strong odor Magnesium
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Fertility Problems/Loss of Libido Zinc
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Fibromyalgia Vitamin D
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Flatulence(intestinal gas) Iron
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Fragile bones Iron
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Frequent infections of the bladder or urinary tract vitamin A
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Gave syndrome(watermelon stomach) vitamin B12,
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Gastric upset(nausea,vomiting) Thiamin (vitamin B1),Iron
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Gastrointestinal symptoms vitamin B12,PABA
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General muscle pain & weakness Vitamins D,C
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Glucose intolerance Potassium
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Gout Vitamin D
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Hallucinations Vitamin C,Folic Acid ,Vitamin B12
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Headaches Vitamin D,Sodium,Iron,Niacin,PABA
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Heartburn Heartburn
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Heart abnormalities such as palpitations or Vitamins B1,B12,E,Folic Acid,Coenzyme Q10,
enlarged heart Iron ,Potassium,Selenium,magnesium
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Heart disease Vitamin D,Potassium,Magnesium,Omega 3
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Hemorrhoids or varicose veins Vitamin P
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High blood pressure Vitamin D,Omega 3,Coenzyme Q10,Calcium
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High blood sugar Coenzyme Q10
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High cholesterol Potassium,Inositol
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Higher blood levels of homocysteine Vitamin B12
which increases risk of heart attacks & strokes
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Higher risk of cancers Coenzyme Q10,Selenium
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Hyperactivity Zinc
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Hypocalcemia (low blood calcium level) Vitamin D,magnesium
characterized by muscle cramps,
twitching nerves or muscles,
numbness & tingling of fingers & toes,
irregular heart contractions & irritability
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Hypertension (low blood pressure) Vitamin B12,Magnesium
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Impaired function of thyroid gland,resulting goiter Iodine
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Impaired proper function of insulin- producing Vitamin D
cells possibly leading to type 2 diabetes
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Impaired immunity Coenzyme Q10,Selenium,Vitamin E,zink
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Improper tooth formation Vitamin A
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Inability to absorb fat Vitamin E
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Increased susceptibility to infection Vitamins C,A
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Indigestion Niacin
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Infertility & PMS Vitamin D
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Inflamed mucous membranes Riboflavin (vitamin B2),Niacin
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Insomnia Vitamin C,Folic Acid ,Potassium,Magnesium,Niacin,
Calcium
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Internal hemorrhage Vitamin C
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Involuntary eye movements & vertigo Magnesium
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Irregular heartbeat Vitamin B1,Folic Acid,Magnesium,Vitamin D
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Irritability Vitamins B12,D,B6,B1,B2,Potassium,Magnesium,Niacin,
Folic Acid,PABA,Calcium,Iron
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Joint pain Vitamins D,C
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Kidney or renal failure Coenzyme Q10
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Kidney stones Calcium
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Lack of appetite Folic Acid,Niacin ,Biotin,Vitamins B1,A,Magnesium,
Iron,Zinc
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Lack of coordination of muscle movements Vitamin E
characterized by jerkiness,
clumsiness or instability
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Learning disabilities,ADHD Omega 3,Folic Acid
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Liver cirrhosis Selenium
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Liver or gallbladder disorders Vitamin E,
that result in poor absorption of food
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Liver Cancer Vitamin K
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Loss of balance Vitamin B12
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Loss of smell, taste Vitamin A
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Loss of sensation (numbness) in hands & legs Vitamin B1
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Low birth weight or premature infants Folic Acid
& neural tube defects resulting in severe brain
or neurological damage of the fetus
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Lung congestion & difficulty in breathing Vitamin B1
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Mania Folic Acid
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Menstrual Irregularities Zinc
(could be caused by thyroid disease as well)
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Mental confusion Niacin,Vitamin C,Potassium,Vitamin B1
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Metabolic Syndrome & Diabetes Vitamin D
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Miscarriages, uterine or testicular deterioration, Vitamin E,Vitamin B12
decreased fertility
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Mood changes Vitamins C,D,Folic Acid
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Mood disorders Omega 3
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Multiple sclerosis Vitamin D,Inositol,Selenium
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Muscle cramps Vitamin D,Magnesium,Calcium
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Muscle disorders Sodium,Vitamin B12
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Muscle pain Vitamins D,E,biotin,magnesium
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Muscle twitches Magnesium
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Nausea Sodium,Potassium,Vitamins B6,B1,E,Biotin,Magnesium
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Nerve damage Vitamin A,Vitamin B6,Vitamin B12
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Nosebleeds Vitamins C, K,P
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Numbness & tingling or burning sensations Vitamin E,Calcium,vitamin D,magnesium
in the arms, legs, hands or feet
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Obesity Vitamin D
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Osteoporosis & Osteopenia Vitamin D,Ca,K,Magnesium
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Painful or swollen joints Vitamin C
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Painful tingling & numbness Vitamin B12
in the hands & feet
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Pancreatitis Selenium
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Paranoia Folic Acid ,Vitamin B1,Zinc
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Parkinson’s Disease Vitamin D,Selenium
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Pellagra Niacin
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Periodontal disease Vitamin D
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Phobias Magnesium
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Pins & needles Vitamin B12
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Poor appetite Thiamin (vitamin B1),Biotin,Vitamin B2
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Poor balance Folic Acid
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Poor circulation Iron
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Poor concentration Vitamin D,Thiamin (vitamin B1),Magnesium
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Poor growth Vitamin A
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Poor memory Vitamins B12 ,B1 ,Folic Acid,Inositol,Iron,Zinc
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Poor night vision Vitamin A
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Problems with becoming pregnant Vitamin A
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Psoriasis Vitamin D
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Psychosis Vitamin D,Folic Acid
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reduced ability to taste, hear & smell Vitamin A
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reduced resistance to respiratory infections Vitamin A
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Restless sleep VitaminD,B1,Zinc
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rheumatoid arthritis Vitamin D
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rickets which causes soft bones, Vitamin D,Calcium
skeletal deformities or retarded growth in children
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schizophrenic symptoms Vitamin C
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Seizures Magnesium
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Sensitivity to cold Folic Acid
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sensitivity to light & sound Magnesium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sensory or motor deficiencies Vitamin B12
(absent reflexes, diminished vibration or
soft touch sensation)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Severe PMS Magnesium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sinusitis Vitamin A
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shortness of breath Vitamins C,B12,Folic Acid
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Skeletal deformities Vitamin D
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Slow reflexes Potassium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Slow wound healing Vitamins A,C
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Soft bones Vitamin D
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sterility Vitamin E,Potassium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sterility in males Selenium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stabbing pains in toes, calves, Magnesium, calcium, potassium
arches of feet & backs of legs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Swollen bleeding gums Vitamin C
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Swollen or painful joints or bones Vitamin C
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thirst Potassium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thrombocytopenia/ITP Vitamin K
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tics Magnesium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tingling in Extremities Iron,Vitamin B12
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tooth loss Vitamin C
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trembling Magnesium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Twitches Calcium,Vitamin D
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unexplainable chills Potassium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unintended weight loss Vitamin C,Thiamin (vitamin B1),Phosphorus,
Folic Acid
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Upset stomach Thiamin (vitamin B1),Vitamin B6,Biotin
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vague aches & pains or tingling sensations Vitamin B1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vague fears or feelings of persecution Vitamin B1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vomiting Niacin,Potassium,Magnesium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Yeast & Fungal Infections Iron,Zinc
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weakening of the bones & teeth Phosphorus,Magnesium,Chlorine
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weakness Vitamin B1,Folic Acid ,Niacin
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weakness of the muscles Potassium,Magnesium ,Vitamins D,B1,Niacin,biotin,
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weight gain Vitamins D,C
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wounds heal slowly Vitamin C,Zinc
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Zink:
Zinc is an essential trace mineral occurring in the body in larger amounts than any other trace element except iron. It is present in all tissues. Zinc is known for its ability to fight disease & to protect the immune system.
More recently, blindness in the elderly has been found to be arrested by zinc.
It is also credited with increasing male sex drive & potency because of its ability to regulate testosterone in the prostate.
Sources for Zink are:
Calf's liver,venison, lamb, beef, turkey
Crimini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms
spinach,asparagus, chard,green peas
scallops,shrimp, oysters
maple syrup
yogurt
oats, whole wheat grains
pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds,nuts
eggs
Zinc relieves inflammation & heals damaged skin. Zinc inhibits the conversion of testosterone to DHT, the real acne culprit.
Take 15 to 25 milligrams of zinc 2-3 times daily for 3 months.
Be patient, it can take weeks or months for the overall condition of your skin to improve.
Zinc helps bronchial healing. Proper immune function & tissue repair depends on adequate levels of zinc in the body.
Suck on zinc lozenges, following package directions for dosage information.
Zinc deficiencies are common in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Take up to 45 milligrams of zinc daily.
Some multivitamin–mineral supplements contain this level of zinc.
Zinc helps produce collagen, which builds tissue.
Take 20 milligrams for tendonitis.
Zinc promotes healing & retards growth of cataracts.
Take 50 milligrams daily.
Zinc boosts the immune system & helps fight certain common cold viruses. Dissolve 1 lozenge (15 to 25 milligrams each) of elemental zinc under the tongue every 3 hours for the first 3 days, then 1 every 4 hours for up to another 4 days. Do not take zinc for longer than 7 days.
For flu, dissolve 1 lozenge every 2 hours for up to 1 week.
For dandruff ,Zinc promotes protein metabolism (scalp is mainly protein).
Take 5 tablets dissolved in mouth daily for 1 week.
Zinc restores low zinc levels usually seen in patients with eczema; it also promotes tissue repair.
Take 45-60 milligrams daily, reduce to 30 milligrams when eczema clears.
Zinc assists with prostate gland function & overall reproductive health.
Take 15-50 milligrams daily.
Zinc improves testosterone levels & sperm counts in men.
Zinc is involved in hormone metabolism, sperm formation & sperm motility.
Take 25 milligrams 3 times daily.
Zinc can be used to help repair intestinal walls.
Take 25-50 milligrams daily.
Zinc improves calcium uptake.
Take 50 milligrams daily.
VITAMINS & MINERALS DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
Eyes:
Symptom Deficiency
Age spots,liver spots Selenium
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bitot's spots-shiny pearly spots severe vitamin A deficiency
of triangular shape occurring on the
conjunctiva
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bloodshot eyes Vitamins B2,B6
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Blurred vision Vitamins E, B2, B6
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bulging eyes Vitamin E
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cataracts,clouding of the lens inside the eye Vitamins B2, C, E
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Color-blindness Vitamin A
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Conjunctivitis Vitamins A, B2, C,B6
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Corneal ulcers Vitamins A,B6,C,zink
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Crossed eyes Vitamins E, C, B1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dark spots in front of the eyes Vitamins B6, C, zinc
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dim vision Vitamins B1, B2, C, B12
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dry eyes Vitamin A
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Eyelid tics Vitamin B2,B6,B12,magnesium,zink
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Farsightedness Vitamin A,magnesium, potassium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Glaucoma Vitamins B1,B2, magnesium, vitamin C
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Infected, ulcerating eyes,keratomalacia Vitamin A
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Itching, burning, watery, sandy eyes Vitamin B2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Macular degeneration Vitamins A, B2, B6, magnesium, zinc -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Near-sightedness (myopia) Vitamins C, E, D
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Night blindness Vitamins A,B2 ,B6,zink
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Red blood vessels in the sclera Vitamin B2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Retinal detachment zinc, vitamins B6, B2, C, E, A
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Retinitis Vitamins B2, B6,B12,C, zinc,magnesium
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sensitive eyes, fear of strong light ,photophobia Vitamins B2,A
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tics of eyelids magnesium, vitamins B2, B6, zinc
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Skin:
Symptom Deficiency
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Acne Vitamins A, E, B2,B3, B6, C, niacin, biotin, zinc,Potassium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Addison's disease - all B vitamins,vitamin C
adrenal exhaustion: increased tanning,
especially on skin-folds, scars, elbows,
knees; black freckles
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arterial spiders Vitamin C, Calcium, antioxidants, bioflavonoids
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bedsores Vitamins C, E
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Blisters Vitamin E
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brown discoloration around small joints Vitamin B12
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brown skin spots Vitamin E,antioxidants
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dermatitis Vitamin B2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dermatitis around eyes & nose Vitamin B2,zink
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dry, rough, or cracked skin Vitamins A, C, B2, EFA,Niacin,zinc,Potassium
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Easy bruising Vitamin C
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Eczema around nose & ears Vitamin B2
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Eczema, skin ulcers Vitamins C, B2, B6, zinc, magnesium,Inositol , EFA,
PABA,Calcium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Eczema, infantile EPA, zinc, vitamin B6
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Edema Vitamins B6,C, zinc ,magnesium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fingers white, numb, stiff, Vitamins B6, B1, antioxidants, niacin,
swellings (Raynaud's disease) magnesium/calcium, EFA
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fungus infections Vitamins B2,B3,B6,B12
(e.g. athlete's foot, ringworm)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gangrene Vitamins C, E, B1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Greasy dermatitis around eyes, nose Vitamin B6, zinc
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Greasy skin eruptions (seborrhea) Vitamin B2
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Horny red skin on pressure areas Zinc (vitamin B6)
(e.g. knees, elbows)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hot flushes Vitamin E,magnesium, calcium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ichthyosis (fish-like scales) Vitamin A
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Infant dermatitis Vitamin B6, zinc
with inflamed pustules around body openings
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Infections of the skin Vitamins C, A, B6, zinc,magnesium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Itching Vitamins B1,B2, B3,B6,B12,C
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jaundice Vitamins E, C, A,B12, lecithin, B6,magnesium, zinc
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Keratosis,a growth of keratin on the skin Vitamin A
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lemon-yellow skin Vitamin B12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oily skin, white-heads Vitamin B2
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Over-sensitivity to sunlight Vitamin B6, zinc, PABA, beta-carotene, antioxidants, bioflavonoids,
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pale skin Biotin, Folic Acid, vitamins B6,B12 , iron
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Peeling of skin around the nose Vitamin B2
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Prickly-heat rash Vitamin C
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Psoriasis Zink,Vitamin D
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Purplish or blue-black skin areas vitamin C, B2, bioflavonoids
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rash Vitamin C, calcium,Vitamin B6
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Raynaud’s disease Vitamin B1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reddish-brown skin on neck Vitamin B3,Folic Acid
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Red-brown, often symmetrical Niacin,Folic Acid
discoloration of skin exposed to
the sun, later ulceration
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Red-brown or dark-red spots manganese
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rosacea (redness of part of face) Vitamin B2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scaly dermatitis Biotin
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scaly eczema around nose, ears, scrotum, vulva Vitamin B2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scar tissue Vitamin E
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scleroderma,hardening & swelling of skin Vitamin E, C, A, PABA
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Seborrheic Dermatitis Vitamin B2
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sensitive skin Vitamin B12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sensitivity to insect bites Vitamin C, B1, calcium
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shingles Vitamins B12, C, A, B, E, zinc
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Skin disorders like seborrheic dermatitis & Folic Acid
vitiligo (loss of pigment leading to
white patches on the skin)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Skin cancer Vitamins A, B6, PABA, antioxidants, bioflavonoids, zinc
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Skin-folds red, infected Niacin
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Small spots of bleeding under the skin Vitamin C
(which appear as pink spots on the skin)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stretch-marks Vitamins E, B6, zinc
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subcutaneous bleeding, Vitamin C
red or purplish spots under the skin,
bruises easily
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Swellings (for example, face) Zinc, magnesium, vitamins B6, B12
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vaginal itching Vitamins B2, E, C
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vitiligo,white skin patches PABA, pantothenic acid, vitamins B6,B12, zinc
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Warts, moles Vitamins C, A,E
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weals on the skin (urticaria) Vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin C
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
White heads Vitamin B2
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wrinkles or aging skin Vitamins C, E, A,
PABA
Hair & Nails:
Symptom Deficiency
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brittle fingernails Calcium,Zinc
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Coarse, brittle hair Zinc,Omega 3
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dandruff Vitamins B2, B6, zinc, magnesium, biotin
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dry hair Vitamins A,C, zinc,Omega 3
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Frizzy hair Zinc
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Graying hair ,premature Folic Acid, pantothenic acid, PABA,
biotin
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hangnails Vitamin C, Folic Acid
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hair loss VitaminsB6,B12,selenium,biotin,zink -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nail Cuticle Inflammation Zinc
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nails opaque, white spots/bands Zinc, vitamin B6
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oily hair Vitamin B2
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pale nail beds Iron
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Peeling nails Vitamins A, C, calcium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Poor Nail Growth Zinc
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ridges on nails, longitudinal Vitamin A
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ridges on nails, transverse Zinc
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scaling of cuticle or lips Biotin
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
White spots on fingernails Zinc,Vitamin B6
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tongue & Mouth:
Mouth problems are often due to amalgam fillings, allergies or Candida infestation (thrush).
Symptom Deficiency
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bad breath,halitosis Vitamin B6,magnesium,zinc
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beefy, enlarged tongue Folic Acid
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Burning, sore tongue/span> Vitamins B2, B6, B12, niacin,Iron
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Canker sores Niacin,Vitamins B1,B6,B12,Folic Acid,zink
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cheilosis,cracked lips & corners of the mouth Vitamins B2, B6, Folic Acid ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distended, purplish-blue veins under the tongue Vitamin B2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Edema or tooth-marks on tongue Niacin
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Furrowed tongue Vitamin B1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gingivitis Folic Acid,Vitamin C,Calcium
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gums disease Coenzyme Q10
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gums receding, bleeding Vitamin C,calcium,Vitamin K,Folic Acid
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Loss of sense of taste Vitamins B2,B12
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mouth ulcers Vitamin B12
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mouth Soreness & Fissures at Corners of Mouth Iron,Vitamin B2,Folic Acid
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Papillae prominent or erased Niacin
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pale gums Iron
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Panic attacks Calcium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Purplish or magenta tongue or lips, Vitamin B2
also veins under the tongue
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sore, swollen, purple-red tongue Niacin,Vitamins B2 ,B12 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Swollen gums Vitamins C,B2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Swollen or sore throat Vitamin B2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Teeth decay easily Vitamin C,Calcium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tongue red at tip or edges; Niacin
severe deficiency: whole tongue scarlet red, sore
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tongue shiny, smooth, beefy; early sign: Vitamin B12, Folic Acid
strawberry-red tip/sides
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tongue too small or too large Niacin
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
White patches on tongue Vitamins B1,B2 ,B3,B6,B12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Medical conditions:
Symptom Deficiency
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17 varieties of Cancer (including breast, prostate & colon) Vitamin D
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Abnormal cravings for substances other than food, Iron
such as paper, dirt, clay, rubber as well as ice
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Abdominal pain Folic Acid ,Iron,Vitamin B1
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Abcesses in the ears Vitamin A
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Allergies Magnesium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alzheimer’s Disease Vitamins D,B12,Selenium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Anemia Riboflavin (vitamin B2),Vitamin B6,Folate,Vitamin B12,
Vitamins C,E,Iron,Folic Acid,Selenium,Zinc
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Anxiety Vitamin C,Potassium,Magnesium
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arthritis Calcium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Asthma Vitamin B6,Magnesium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Atherosclerosis Inositol ,Coenzyme,Q10
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Autoimmune diseases Vitamin D
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bad body odors Zinc
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Behavioral problems Omega 3,Zinc,Magnesium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bladder problems Vitamin D
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bleeding gums Vitamin C
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Blood fails to clot Vitamin K
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Blood in Stool (Could be caused by bowel disease) Vitamin K
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Blood in Urine Vitamin K
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bone Fractures,frequent Vitamins K,D
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bone pains,including back pains Vitamin D
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bowel diseases(IBS,Crohn's,etc) Omega 3,Zinc
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brain fog Iron
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Breast cancer Vitamin B12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Breathlessness Folic Acid,Vitamin B12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bruising easily Vitamins C, K,P
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bursitis Vitamin D
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Calf, foot or toe cramps at rest calcium, magnesium,potassium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Calcification of Heart Valves Vitamin K
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cervical dysplasia, leading to greater risk of Folic Acid
cervical cancer from factors such as
smoking & HPV infection
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chest pain Folic Acid,Iron ,Vitamin B1,Magnesium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chronic pain Vitamin D
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Constant cold & flu Vitamins D,P
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Constipation Vitamin B1,Inositol,PABA,Iron,Potassium
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Constipation or diarrhea Vitamin D
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Convulsions similar to epileptic seizures Vitamin B6
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cramps Potassium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Creaking,popping joints Omega 3
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Damage to the fetus during pregnancy Vitamin B2
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Decreased immunity Vitamin D
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dementia Vitamins B12, B1,Niacin
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Depression Thiamin (vitamin B1),Biotin,VitaminsB12,B2,D,
Omega3 ,Niacin,PABA,Magnesium,
Calcium,Potassium,Zinc
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Depression & Seasonal Affective Disorder Vitamin D,Magnesium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Diabetes Omega 3,Magnesium,Vitamin D
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Diarrhea Niacin,Folic Acid ,Potassium,Zinc,Vitamin B12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Difficulty swallowing magnesium
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Digestive problems Vitamin A,Niacin
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dizziness Upon Standing Iron,Niacin,Vitamin B6
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dry mucous membranes Vitamin A
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Emotional disturbances Vitamin B1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Enlarged prostate Zinc
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding Vitamin K
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Excessive swelling after injury, Vitamin P
such as sports injuries
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fatigue Niacin,Potassium,Magnesium,biotin,
Vitamins D,C,B12,B6,B1,Omega 3,Folic Acid,Iron, PABA,Selenium
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Feet have a strong odor Magnesium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fertility Problems/Loss of Libido Zinc
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fibromyalgia Vitamin D
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flatulence(intestinal gas) Iron
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fragile bones Iron
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Frequent infections of the bladder or urinary tract vitamin A
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gave syndrome(watermelon stomach) vitamin B12,
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gastric upset(nausea,vomiting) Thiamin (vitamin B1),Iron
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gastrointestinal symptoms vitamin B12,PABA
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
General muscle pain & weakness Vitamins D,C
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Glucose intolerance Potassium
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gout Vitamin D
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hallucinations Vitamin C,Folic Acid ,Vitamin B12
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Headaches Vitamin D,Sodium,Iron,Niacin,PABA
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heartburn Heartburn
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heart abnormalities such as palpitations or Vitamins B1,B12,E,Folic Acid,Coenzyme Q10,
enlarged heart Iron ,Potassium,Selenium,magnesium
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heart disease Vitamin D,Potassium,Magnesium,Omega 3
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hemorrhoids or varicose veins Vitamin P
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
High blood pressure Vitamin D,Omega 3,Coenzyme Q10,Calcium
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
High blood sugar Coenzyme Q10
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
High cholesterol Potassium,Inositol
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Higher blood levels of homocysteine Vitamin B12
which increases risk of heart attacks & strokes
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Higher risk of cancers Coenzyme Q10,Selenium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hyperactivity Zinc
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hypocalcemia (low blood calcium level) Vitamin D,magnesium
characterized by muscle cramps,
twitching nerves or muscles,
numbness & tingling of fingers & toes,
irregular heart contractions & irritability
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hypertension (low blood pressure) Vitamin B12,Magnesium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Impaired function of thyroid gland,resulting goiter Iodine
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Impaired proper function of insulin- producing Vitamin D
cells possibly leading to type 2 diabetes
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Impaired immunity Coenzyme Q10,Selenium,Vitamin E,zink
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Improper tooth formation Vitamin A
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inability to absorb fat Vitamin E
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increased susceptibility to infection Vitamins C,A
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Indigestion Niacin
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Infertility & PMS Vitamin D
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inflamed mucous membranes Riboflavin (vitamin B2),Niacin
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Insomnia Vitamin C,Folic Acid ,Potassium,Magnesium,Niacin,
Calcium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal hemorrhage Vitamin C
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Involuntary eye movements & vertigo Magnesium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Irregular heartbeat Vitamin B1,Folic Acid,Magnesium,Vitamin D
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Irritability Vitamins B12,D,B6,B1,B2,Potassium,Magnesium,Niacin,
Folic Acid,PABA,Calcium,Iron
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Joint pain Vitamins D,C
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kidney or renal failure Coenzyme Q10
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kidney stones Calcium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lack of appetite Folic Acid,Niacin ,Biotin,Vitamins B1,A,Magnesium,
Iron,Zinc
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lack of coordination of muscle movements Vitamin E
characterized by jerkiness,
clumsiness or instability
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Learning disabilities,ADHD Omega 3,Folic Acid
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Liver cirrhosis Selenium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Liver or gallbladder disorders Vitamin E,
that result in poor absorption of food
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Liver Cancer Vitamin K
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Loss of balance Vitamin B12
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Loss of smell, taste Vitamin A
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Loss of sensation (numbness) in hands & legs Vitamin B1
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Low birth weight or premature infants Folic Acid
& neural tube defects resulting in severe brain
or neurological damage of the fetus
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lung congestion & difficulty in breathing Vitamin B1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mania Folic Acid
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Menstrual Irregularities Zinc
(could be caused by thyroid disease as well)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mental confusion Niacin,Vitamin C,Potassium,Vitamin B1
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Metabolic Syndrome & Diabetes Vitamin D
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Migraine headaches Vitamin B6,Magnesium---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Miscarriages, uterine or testicular deterioration, Vitamin E,Vitamin B12
decreased fertility
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mood changes Vitamins C,D,Folic Acid
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mood disorders Omega 3
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Multiple sclerosis Vitamin D,Inositol,Selenium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Muscle cramps Vitamin D,Magnesium,Calcium
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Muscle disorders Sodium,Vitamin B12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Muscle pain Vitamins D,E,biotin,magnesium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Muscle twitches Magnesium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nausea Sodium,Potassium,Vitamins B6,B1,E,Biotin,Magnesium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nerve damage Vitamin A,Vitamin B6,Vitamin B12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nosebleeds Vitamins C, K,P
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Numbness & tingling or burning sensations Vitamin E,Calcium,vitamin D,magnesium
in the arms, legs, hands or feet
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Obesity Vitamin D
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Osteoarthritis Vitamin D----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Osteoporosis & Osteopenia Vitamin D,Ca,K,Magnesium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Painful or swollen joints Vitamin C
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Painful tingling & numbness Vitamin B12
in the hands & feet
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pancreatitis Selenium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Paranoia Folic Acid ,Vitamin B1,Zinc
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Parkinson’s Disease Vitamin D,Selenium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pellagra Niacin
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Periodontal disease Vitamin D
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Phobias Magnesium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pins & needles Vitamin B12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Poor appetite Thiamin (vitamin B1),Biotin,Vitamin B2
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Poor balance Folic Acid
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Poor circulation Iron
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Poor concentration Vitamin D,Thiamin (vitamin B1),Magnesium
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Poor growth Vitamin A
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Poor memory Vitamins B12 ,B1 ,Folic Acid,Inositol,Iron,Zinc
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Poor night vision Vitamin A
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Problems with becoming pregnant Vitamin A
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Psoriasis Vitamin D
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Psychosis Vitamin D,Folic Acid
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reduced ability to taste, hear & smell Vitamin A
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reduced resistance to respiratory infections Vitamin A
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Restless sleep VitaminD,B1,Zinc
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rheumatoid arthritis Vitamin D
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rickets which causes soft bones, Vitamin D,Calcium
skeletal deformities or retarded growth in children
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schizophrenic symptoms Vitamin C
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Seizures Magnesium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sensitivity to cold Folic Acid
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sensitivity to light & sound Magnesium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sensory or motor deficiencies Vitamin B12
(absent reflexes, diminished vibration or
soft touch sensation)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Severe PMS Magnesium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sinusitis Vitamin A
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shortness of breath Vitamins C,B12,Folic Acid
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Skeletal deformities Vitamin D
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Slow reflexes Potassium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Slow wound healing Vitamins A,C
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Soft bones Vitamin D
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sterility Vitamin E,Potassium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sterility in males Selenium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stabbing pains in toes, calves, Magnesium, calcium, potassium
arches of feet & backs of legs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Swollen bleeding gums Vitamin C
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Swollen or painful joints or bones Vitamin C
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thirst Potassium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thrombocytopenia/ITP Vitamin K
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tics Magnesium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tingling in Extremities Iron,Vitamin B12
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tooth loss Vitamin C
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trembling Magnesium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Twitches Calcium,Vitamin D
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unexplainable chills Potassium
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unintended weight loss Vitamin C,Thiamin (vitamin B1),Phosphorus,
Folic Acid
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Upset stomach Thiamin (vitamin B1),Vitamin B6,Biotin
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vague aches & pains or tingling sensations Vitamin B1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vague fears or feelings of persecution Vitamin B1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vomiting Niacin,Potassium,Magnesium
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Yeast & Fungal Infections Iron,Zinc
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weakening of the bones & teeth Phosphorus,Magnesium,Chlorine
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weakness Vitamin B1,Folic Acid ,Niacin
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weakness of the muscles Potassium,Magnesium ,Vitamins D,B1,Niacin,biotin,
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weight gain Vitamins D,C
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wounds heal slowly Vitamin C,Zinc
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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