• Potassium Deficiency
    By Historic Health Staff
    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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  • Magnesium Deficiency
    By Historic Health Staff
    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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  • Calcium Deficiency
    By Historic Health Staff
    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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