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  • Potassium Deficiency
    Deficiencies
    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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  • Iron Deficiency
    Deficiencies
    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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  • Magnesium Deficiency
    Deficiencies
    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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  • Vitamin B9 (Folate or Folic Acid) Deficiency
    Deficiencies
    By Historic Health Staff
    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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  • Iodine Deficiency
    Deficiencies
    By Historic Health Staff
    Nov 01

    Iodine Deficiency

    In adults, an iodine deficiency can lead to inadequate thyroid hormone production, called hypothyroidism. In adults, an iodine deficiency can lead to inadequate thyroid hormone production, called hypothyroidism. This disrupts normal metabolic functions like regulating heart rate, body temperature, and body weight.

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