| Symptoms of Vitamin Deficiency
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| Vitamin | Food | Symptom of Vitamin Deficiency | A Retinol | Liver, Carrot juice, sweet potatoe, pumpkin, spinach, collards, kale, mixed vegetables, turnips, beet greens, Winter squash, dandelion greens, canteloup, mango, papaya, apricot, mustard greens, pickled herring, sweet red pepper. Chinese cabbage, tomatoe, broccoli. | Keeps skin, hair, and mucous membranes healthy. Vitamin A helps us to see in dim light and is necessary for proper bone growth, tooth development, and reproduction.
Dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin, wrinkles, pimples, premature aging, dandruff, splitnails, night blindness, burning, itching eyes, thickening cornea, | B1 Thiamin | Brown and wholegrain breads, brown rice, wheatgerm brewer's yeast, soybeans, millet, whole grains (especially unprocessed oats), sunflower seeds, meat, fish, molasses, dairy foods (not cheese) , poultry., red meat, egg yolks, green leafy vegetables, legumes, sweet corn, brown rice, berries. | For the health of the brain, nerves and cardiovascular system. Poor memory, poor digestion, fatigue, edema, ear problems, irritability, heart failure | B2 Riboflavin | meat, dairy foods, plant foods and grain products. Brewers yeast, yeast extract, liver, milk, almonds, free range eggs, cheese, green leafy vegetables. Millet, corn, soy, whole wheat, rye, wheat germ, beans, milk, avocado, nuts, molasses, dark greens | Sore and cracked mouth. The tongue and lips may feel inflamed. Dizziness, insomnia, trembling and the inability to absorb or learn new things. Itching, burning, bloodshot eyes, light sensitivity, hair loss, liver disorders | B3 Niacin | red meat, poultry, fish and nuts,Rice bran ,Tuna ,Chicken liver , Chicken, white meat Wheatgerm, Brown rice ,Broccoli ,Dried figs Wheat, buckwheat, barley, wild rice, black beans, sesame seeds, nuts, dark greens, milk | Weight loss, skin problems, diarrhoea, depression and in severe cases, dementia.
Poor memory, circulation & matabolism, fatigue, cholesterol Above 100mg daily may cause a temporary flushing sensation. | B5 Pantothenic acid | Offal, fish, poultry, red meat, wholegrains, nuts, eggs, yoghurt, beans and yeast extract.
cabbage, cauliflower | B5 releases the energy from food and keeps the nervous system and skin healthy. It’s also needed to form certain stress hormones.
Infections, poor digestion, nerve & heart disorders, hay fever, hair loss
| B6 pyridoxine | brewer's yeast, carrots, chicken, eggs, fish, meat, peas, salmon, spinach, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and wheat germ. Other sources not quite as rich in B6 include avocado, bananas, beans, blackstrap molasses, brown rice and other whole grains, cabbage, and cantaloupe.
| Vitamin B6 is needed for more than 100 enzymes involved in protein metabolism. It is also essential for red blood cell metabolism. The nervous and immune systems need vitamin B6 to function efficiently, [3-6] and it is also needed for the conversion of tryptophan (an amino acid) to niacin (a vitamin) [1,7].
Poor digestion, hormone imbalance, eczema, water retention, PMS, dandruff Over 100mg daily for a long period may cause numbness in hands and feet together with headaches | B9 Folic acid | Spinage, barley, banana, beans, beef, bran, brewer's yeast, bran, brown rice, cheese, chicken, dates, green leafy vegetables, lamb, lentils, liver, milk, oranges, organ meats, split peas, pork, root vegetables, salmon, tuna, wheat germ, whole grains, whole wheat, and yeast.
| A coenzyme for approximately 20 enzymes. It works with vitamins B12 and C in the utilization of proteins Anemia, growth disorders, intestinal disorders, hair loss , wounds not healing. Gastrointestinal upset
Memory problems
Impaired brain and nerve functions
Birth defects
| B12 cobalamin | Asparagus, alfalfa sprouts, cabbage, potatoes, mustard greens, peas, okra, green peppers, mung beans, tomatoes, berries, citrus fruits, melons, mangoes, papayas, pineapple, dairy. Unflavoured Yoghurt, low-fat milk.
| Development of red cells and nervous system. Premature aging, fatigue,insomnia, poormemory/concentration, central nervous system disorders Tingling and numbness in the hands and feet, difficulty walking, muscle weakness, irritability, memory loss, dementia and depression. | | Vitamin C | Oranges, Lemon, red berries, kiwi, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, and juices made from guava, grapefruit and blackcurrant. Strawberries, asparagus, avocados, beet greens, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, collards, currants, grapefruit, kale, lemons, manges, mustard greens, onions, oranges, papayas, parsley, green peas, sweet peppers, persimmons, pineapple, radishes, rose hips, spinach, strawberries, Swiss chard, tomatoes, turnip greens, and watercress.
| Bleeding gums, heavy metal poisoning, adrenal weakness, cellulite High intake can cause diarrhoea, stomach cramps and flatulence. | | Vitamin D | Sunlight, flax oil, whole grains, dark greens, butter, egg yolks, fish oils | Helps the body absorb bone-building calcium. Weak teeth, nails, bones, hair. | | Vitamin E | Wheat germ, whole grains, dark greens, nuts, seeds, butter, milk, molasses | Muscle/nerve weakness, weak adrenals, dry skin. Not suitable Above 100i.u. for those with high blood pressure or taking anticoagulant drugs, recent heart disease, or tumours, seek GP's advice. | | Vitamin F | Apricots, cherries, grapefruit, grapes, lemons, oranges, prunes, and rose hips.
Vegetable oils, linseed oil, olive oil, flaxseed oil, soy oil, safflower oil, seeds | Heart disorders, cholesterol, female disorders, skin disorders, yeast infections, hypertension, cystic fibrosis, liver disorders, malformed tissues, intestinal disorders. | | Vitamin K | Dark leafy greens, most green plants, alfalfa and kelp. Blackstrap molasses and the polyunsaturated oils, safflower, liver, milk, yoghurt, egg yolks and fish liver oils | Blood clotting. The liver uses vitamin K to synthesize blood-clotting proteins. health of bones. Low energy, premature aging, bleeding. | Vitamin B17 Laetrile | Seeds of the common fruit, appricot kernals, apple, peach, cherry, orange, nectarine , apricot,bitter almonds, millet, wheat grass, lima beans. | Nitrilosides provide the link in a chain which switches off the healing mechanism, lack of B17 possible cause of cancer and hypertension Consumption of B17 may clear cancer tumours in all parts of the body. |
Prolonged use of isolated B vitamins at high levels may induce a deficiency in some of the other B vitamins.
High intakes of vitamin B Complex can cause stomach cramps, nausea and diarrhoea.
| Mineral | Foods | Symptom of deficiency | Vitamin H Biotin | Whole grains, nuts, legumes, cauliflower | Anemia, depression, poor metabolism, balding, adrenal/testerone disorders, dermatitis, balding. | | Choline | Lecithin in nuts, grains, soybeans | helps facilitate the movement of fat from the liver into cells Fat, low immunity, weak nerves, premature greying | | Inositol | Molasses, brown rice, barley, oats, legumes, seeds,nuts, beans, wheat and wheat bran, cantaloupe, and oranges. | eczema, hair loss, constipation, and abnormalities of the eyes and raised cholesterol.
Large quantities of caffeine may cause a shortage of inositol | | PABA | kidney, liver, molasses, and whole grains.
Brown rice, wheat germ. | Nervousness, fatigue, indigestion, premature greying, vitiligo | Vitamin P Bioflavanoids | rind of lemons & citrus fruits, peppers, buckwheat, and black currants contain bioflavonoids. | bruise and bleed easily have purple or blue spots on the skin.
varicous veins, bleeding gums, eczema | Calcium [Take with Silica] | Dark green vegetables, seeds, milk, nuts, dried fruit, yogurt, carob, asparagus, broccoli, tofu, oats | Nervous spasms of the hands and feet,abdominal cramps, and overly active reflexes. Weak hair, teeth, nails, PMT, insomnia, leg cramps, rickets and impaired growth | | Chromium | whole-grain products, processed meats, high-bran breakfast cereals, coffee, nuts, green beans, broccoli, spices, Whole grains, corn oil, potatoes | Loss of weight & confusion. Arteriosclerosis, hypoglycemia, memory loss, fatigue, slow growth, muscle growth | | Chloride | Salt, | Impaired growth, loss during vomiting, or sweating | | Copper | seafood, especially shellfish, organ meats
whole grains, nuts ,raisins,legumes,chocolate
Kelp legumes,grains, avocados, rasins, oats, nuts | Lowered resistance to infections
Reproductive problems
General fatigue
Impaired brain function
Loss of hair, poor skin tone, Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Cardiovascular disease
Chronic conditions involving bone, connective tissue, heart and blood vessels , possibly Colon cancer | | Iodine | Kelp, beans, carrots, tomatoes, pineapple | An enlarged thyroid gland, or goitre, dry skin, hair loss, fatigue and slowed reflexes.Feeling
cold. | | Iron | Leafy greens, parsley, dulse, whole grains, potatoes, fruit, raisins, seeds, nuts, milklean meats; egg yolks; broccoli, spinach, dried peas and beans; blackstrap molasses and whole-grain bread | Fatigue and weakness
pale skin and mucous membranes
rapid heartbeat, irritability,
decreased appetite
dizziness or a feeling of being lightheaded Amemia, low vitality, brittle hair, weak nails, frequent infections, itchy skin, short breath | | Magnesium | Whole grains, yellow corn, soy, nuts, lentils, dried fruits, sea & leafy greens, apples, celery, citrus, dairy, oats, cornmeal, rice, apricots.bananas, dried apricots, and avocados,brown rice and millet,almonds and cashews | Muscle weakness, fatigue, hyperexcitability, and sleepiness. Low vitality, tense muscles, psoriasis, anorexia, fatigue, insomnia, and muscle twitching. Other symptoms include poor memory, apathy, confusion, and reduced ability to learn. rapid heartbeat. Stingling, numbness, sustained contraction of the muscles, and hallucinations and delirium.
| | Manganese | Whole grains, green & sea vegetables, nuts, seeds, avocados, blueberries. Liver and kidneys , Wheat germ, legumes, and black tea are good plant sources.
| Infertility
Impaired glucose metabolism
Diseases of the skeletal structure, and impaired growth
Pancreatic dysfunction
Elevated blood pressure
Atherosclerosis
Reduced protein metabolism
Reduced immune function
Ataxia
Selenium deficiency
Depressed activity of mammary glands in nursing mothers
Mitochondrial abnormalities. diabetes, brain weakness, knee problems, cancer, rheumatic conditions, rickets, morning sickness, jaundice, | | Molybdenum | Peas, beans, dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, peas, beans, cereals, rice, yeast, whole grains, liver, kidney, low-fat milk and hard tap water (hard means the water contains a lot of minerals) are all good sources of the molybdenum mineral | one function of molybdenum is to carry out the metabolization of fats, carbohydrates, copper and nitrogen. Decreased growth, food consumption, irritability and an irregular heartbeat. Less urine, Fatigue, mouth, gums and vision. impotence in men.
| | Phosphorus | Whole grains, beans, nuts, dairy, all vegetables, sesame seeds, sunflower/pumpkin seeds, fish, meat, poultry, dairy products, eggs & peas. | Anxiety, bone problems, fatigue, irregular breathing, irritability, numbness, skin sensitivity, stress, teeth weakness, tremors, weakness, worry, and weight changes. Malaise, stiff joints, bone pain. It may also cause glucose intolerance, irregular heartbeat and difficulty breathing. Phosphorus deficiency results in bone loss just as calcium deficiency does. Phosphorus toxicity can result in twitching, jerking, and convulsions.
| | Potassium | White beand, beet greens, beans, bananas, watercress, all vegetables, dried fruit, oranges, grains, sunflower seeds, dairy, carrot juice, prune juice.Spinach, squash, potatoes.Melons, apricots, chocolate. | Include dry skin, muscle weakness, fatigue and slow reflexes. If the deficiency develops rapidly, heart problems may result. Left unchecked, a condition known as hypokalemic paralysis may develop, in which the entire body goes stiff. Depression, arrhythmia, indigestion, dry skin | | Selenium | Brazil nuts, Red meat, chicken, turkey, liver, fish, shellfish, dark green leafy vegetables, whole grains, eggs, onions, walnuts, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, pasta, noodles, rice, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese and garlic | An enlarged heart and poor heart function Premature aging, dandruff, loss of skin elasticity Nerve degeneration, Hypothyroidism, arthritis, anemia and a dry, scaly scalp | | Silica | Horsetail, rice, oats, lettuce, parsnips, asparagus, onion, strawberry, cabbage, cucumber, leek, sunflower seeds, celery, rhubarb, cauliflower, and swiss chard.Nettle tea | flabbiness, weak nails, hair, eczema and psoriasis,may allow for absorption of aluminium in body, leading to Alzheimers disease. | | Sodium | Salt | Muscle cramps, fatigue, and hair loss. Heavy perspiration, dehydration, weak muscles, nausea. | | Sulfur | Organic meats, fish, poultry, milk, legumes, and especially egg yolks. Asparagus Avocado Blueberries Broccoli Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage Caluiflower Cabbage
Carrots Cheese Cherries Chives
Coconut Cranberries, Egg Yokes Garlic Grapes
Grains Kale Kohlrab Leeks Legumes Meat Protein Mustard Nuts & Seeds
Onions Pak Choi Parsley Radishes
Red Peppers Rutabaga Shallot Swiss Chard Tomatoes Turnips
Watercress
| Eczema, weak nails, scaly skin | | Zinc | Pumpkin seeds, cows milk, wheat bran, whole oatmeal, wheat germ
| Growth retardation, hair loss, diarrhea, delayed sexual maturation ,impotence, eye and skin lesions, and loss of appetite . Weight loss, delayed healing of wounds, taste abnormalities, and mental lethargy. White nail spots, night blindness, colds/infections, hair loss, loss of taste and smell. |
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