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Nutrient Functions

Symptoms

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NUTRIENT POTENTIALFOR DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS OF DEFICIENCY

VITAMIN A LESS COMMON

Impaired immune function; eye or skin problems; compromised cell growth and development; fat

VITAMIN B1 VERY COMMON

Impaired carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism; impaired digestive and/or nervous system, liver or immune function; unhealthy skin, hair, eye or mouth tissue; decreased heart function; age-related cognitive decline; Alzheimer’s; fatigue

VITAMIN B2 VERY COMMON

Impaired carbohydrate, fats and protein metabolism; impaired digestive and/or nervous system, liver or thyroid

cataracts; fatigue; elevated homocysteine

VITAMIN B3 LESS COMMON

Decreased energy; impaired digestive and/or nervous or liver function; unhealthy skin, hair, eye or mouth tissue; impaired elimination of toxins and circulation; impaired sex/stress hormone production; cracking, scaling skin; confusion; anxiety; fatigue

VITAMIN B6 COMMON Impaired protein metabolism, B12 absorption, RBC production and immune function; elevated homocysteine; unhealthy nerve & muscle cells; depression; confusion; anxiety; fatigue

VITAMIN B12 VERY COMMON

Impaired DNA/RNA and red blood cell production; poor iron function; unhealthy nerve cells; anemia; fatigue; weakness; loss of appetite; numbness & tingling in hands and feet; depression; dementia; poor memory; oral soreness; insomnia

VITAMIN C COMMON Impaired enzyme activation, blood clotting, cell and organelle membrane function; ine�ective transmission of hormonal information; impaired nerve impulse transmission and muscular function (spasms, cramps, tetany); tooth decay; periodontal disease; depression; hypertension

VITAMIN D VERY COMMON

Malabsorption of calcium and phosphorus; bone demineralization; osteoporosis; thyroid problems; muscle and bone pain; depression

VITAMIN E VERY COMMON

Impaired immune, cell membrane or cardiovascular function; reduced resistance to oxidative stress; cataracts;

healing; muscle weakness; sterility

VITAMIN K LESS COMMON

Impaired clotting function and bone protein formation; ine�ective conversion of glucose to glycogen for storage in the liver; excessive bleeding; a history of bruising; appearance of ruptured capillaries; heavy periods

BIOTIN LESS COMMON

Impaired carbohydrate, fat or protein metabolism; depression; skin problems/rashes; nervous system abnormalities; hair loss; premature graying

PANTOTHENATE LESS COMMON

e function; impaired immune or digestive function; reduced ability to use other vitamins; reduced stress tolerance; poor wound healing; skin problems; fatigue

FOLATE VERY COMMON

Mental health problems; depression; impaired production of DNA/RNA during pregnancy, infancy and adolescence; dysregulation of RBC production; anemia; fatigue; insomnia; impaired immune function; premature hair loss; elevated homocysteine; cardiovascular disease

CALCIUM VERY COMMON

Impaired heart, nerve or muscle function; osteoporosis; osteomalacia; osteoarthritis; muscle cramps; irritibility; acute anxiety; increased risk of colon cancer

CHROMIUM COMMON Impaired carbohydrate and fat metabolism; impaired fetal growth/development; metabolic syndrome; insulin resistance; decreased fertility

COPPER LESS COMMON

Poor wound healing; reduced energy; reduced sensitivity to taste; iron malabsorption; impaired fatty acid metabolism; osteoporosis; anemia; general weakness; baldness; diarrhea; impaired respiratory function; myelopathy; decreased skin pigmentation; reduced resistance to infection

N - ACETYL CYSTEINE (NAC) & GLUTATHIONE

MOST COMMON function; poor toxin elimination; free radical overload; cataracts; macular degeneration; increased cancer risk

MAGNESIUM VERY COMMON

Impaired function of over 300 enzymatic reactions; impaired muscle, nerve or immune function; weak bones; dysregulation of calcium, copper, zinc, potassium or vitamin D; loss of appetite; nausea; vomiting; fatigue; weakness; numbness; tingling; cramps; seizures; personality changes; abnormal heart rhythms; heart spasms

CARNITINE LESS COMMON

Impaired heart or liver function; impaired ability to metabolize ketones or oxidize amino acids for energy; muscle weakness; reduced energy; fatigue; elevated cholesterol; impaired glucose control

ZINC MOST COMMON

Impaired function of over 100 enzymes; compromised immune system; impaired sense of taste/smell; poor wound healing; growth retardation; impaired DNA synthesis; hair loss; diarrhea; delayed sexual maturation; impotence; eye and skin lesions; loss of appetite; weight loss; mental lethargy

SELENIUM COMMON Weak immune system; decreased prostaglandin production; reduced antioxidant function; destructive changes to heart/pancreas; sore muscles; increased fragility of red blood cells

CO Q10 COMMON Reduced antioxidant function; oxidation of LDL cholesterol; low energy; fatigue; impaired heart, liver, kidney or immune function; gingivitis; congestive heart failure; high blood pressure; angina; mitral valve prolapse; stroke; cardiac arrhythmias

ALPHA LIPOIC ACID COMMONneuropathy; brain atrophy; Alzheimer’s; dysregulation of glutathione levels in brain; insensitivity to insulin; reduced muscle mass; increased risk of atherosclerosis; increased lactic acid