• 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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  • Chromium Deficiency
    By Historic Health Staff
    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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  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency
    By Historic Health Staff
    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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  • Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) Deficiency
    By Historic Health Staff
    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. 

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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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  • Selenium Deficiency
    By Historic Health Staff
    Nov 01

    Selenium Deficiency

    The risk of selenium deficiency changes from region to region—that’s because the selenium content of foods depends on how much of the mineral was in the soil it grew from.

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