• Copper Deficiency
    By Historic Health Staff
    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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  • Iron Deficiency
    By Historic Health Staff
    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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  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Deficiency
    By Historic Health Staff
    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. 

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  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Deficiency
    By Historic Health Staff
    Nov 01

    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Deficiency

    Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) deficiency is rare in developed countries, since most people get enough from the food they eat. However, certain medical conditions and lifestyle choices may increase the risk of deficiency.

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