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May 11

7 Vitamin Deficiencies Linked to Hair Loss (and How to Correct Them)

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4 Nutrient Deficiencies That Can Cause Canker Sores

1 out of every 5 people get canker sores at some point in their life, making them one of the most common oral health conditions. Despite their prevalence, the medical community still hasn’t pinpointed what causes them. Some say it’s genetic, others say the immune system is to blame. But there’s one potential cause of […]

Fluoride Deficiency

Fluoride deficiency is rare, since most people get adequate amounts from food and fluoridated tap water. A fluoride deficiency can lead to dental caries (tooth decay) and potentially bone problems. Most public water supplies have added fluoride, which helps meet the requirements of fluoride in the body for dental health.

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Nov 03

Potassium Deficiency

Despite its importance, many adults don’t get their recommended daily amount of potassium. This is often attributed to diets high in processed foods.

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Nov 03

Copper Deficiency

Copper deficiency is rare among healthy people and occurs primarily in people with genetic disorders or malabsorption problems such as Crohn’s and celiac disease. A genetic condition called Menkes disease interferes with copper absorption, leading to severe deficiency that could become fatal without copper injections.

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Nov 02

Iron Deficiency

Iron deficiency affects up to 5 million Americans each year, making it the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide. An iron deficiency is seen most commonly in children, women who are menstruating or pregnant, and those eating a diet lacking in iron.

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Nov 02

Molybdenum Deficiency

A molybdenum deficiency is extremely rare. It happens primarily in people with a very rare genetic disorder called molybdenum cofactor deficiency.

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Nov 02

Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency is a public health crisis, with over one billion people worldwide falling short of their daily requirements. Maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D can be challenging for any busy adult.

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Nov 02

Vitamin A Deficiency

Vitamin A deficiency is an easily-preventable yet common health concern. Its most common symptom is an eye-condition called xerophthalmia, which is the inability to see in low light (or night blindness), and it can cause permanent blindness if it isn’t treated.

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Nov 02

Magnesium Deficiency

Although magnesium is naturally found in a wide variety of foods, many dietary surveys show that it is eaten in less than recommended amounts. However, these deficiency levels are marginal and not likely to produce symptoms. The body also helps to preserve magnesium levels when stores are low by limiting the amount excreted in urine and absorbing more magnesium in the gut.

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Nov 02

Manganese Deficiency

A deficiency of manganese is very rare, and there are no specific groups of people known to be at risk for developing a deficiency.

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Nov 02

Zinc Deficiency

Zinc deficiency is rare and usually affects people who can’t absorb the nutrient because of digestive issues. People with liver and kidney disease are also at risk.

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Nov 01

Calcium Deficiency

After about age 30, bones start losing calcium which reduces bone strength and leads to osteoporosis, which is characterized by fragile bones. Calcium deficiency can also cause rickets in children and other bone disorders in adults, although these disorders are more commonly caused by vitamin D deficiency.

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Nov 01

Chromium Deficiency

Although the body only absorbs 5% or less of chromium in the gut, chromium deficiency is rare. The risk of chromium deficiency may increase with pregnancy and lactation, strenuous exercise, and physical stress from infections or trauma.

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Nov 01

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency is rare in developed countries, since people usually get enough thiamine from the foods they eat.

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Nov 01

Vitamin E Deficiency

Vitamin E is found in a variety of foods, hence its deficiency is rare in healthy people. Vitamin E needs some fat for the digestive system to absorb it. People who have digestive disorders or do not absorb fat properly can develop a vitamin E deficiency.

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Nov 01

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) Deficiency

Up to 15% of the general population has a vitamin B12 deficiency, making it one of the most common nutrient deficiencies regardless of age, gender, or socioeconomic status.

Vitamin B9 (Folate or Folic Acid) Deficiency

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Nov 01

Vitamin B9 (Folate or Folic Acid) Deficiency

Folate deficiency is uncommon since it’s found in a wide variety of food. A folate deficiency usually coexists with other nutrient deficiencies because of its strong association with poor diet, alcoholism, and malabsorptive disorders.

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Nov 01

Vitamin B7 (Biotin) Deficiency

It’s easy to get caught up in an all-or-nothing mindset — one of the endless traps of perfectionism. Whether we’re applying this to relationships, parenting, diet, or exercise…

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Nov 01

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Deficiency

Vitamin B6 deficiency is uncommon and is usually associated with low concentrations of other B-complex vitamins, such as vitamin B12 and folic acid. A mild deficiency may have no symptoms, but a more severe or prolonged deficiency can affect immunity and skin health.

7 Vitamin Deficiencies Linked to Hair Loss (and How to Correct Them)

4 Nutrient Deficiencies That Can Cause Canker Sores

Fluoride Deficiency

Potassium Deficiency

Copper Deficiency

Iron Deficiency

Molybdenum Deficiency

Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin A Deficiency

Magnesium Deficiency

Manganese Deficiency

Zinc Deficiency

Calcium Deficiency

Chromium Deficiency

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency

Vitamin E Deficiency

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) Deficiency

Vitamin B9 (Folate or Folic Acid) Deficiency

Vitamin B7 (Biotin) Deficiency

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Deficiency

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