Deficiency Symptoms - Vitamins, NutrientsCarnosine Carnosine Deficiency SymptomsCarnosine deficiency may occur in severe protein deficiency and in certain severe genetic disorders characterized by inborn errors in amino acid metabolism. Carotenoids Carotenoids Deficiency SymptomsCarotenoid deficiency is not considered a classic nutritional deficiency like scurvy or beri-beri (severe vitamin C and vitamin B1 deficiencies, respectively). However, given the possible health benefits of carotenoids, most doctors recommend adequate intake. People who do not frequently [...] Lutein Lutein Deficiency SymptomsWhile a deficiency has not been identified, people who eat more lutein-containing foods appear to be at lower risk of macular degeneration. One study found that adults with the highest dietary intake of lutein had a 57% decreased risk of macular degeneration compared with those [...] Lycopene Lycopene Deficiency SymptomsThis is unknown, but people who do not eat diets high in tomatoes or tomato products are likely to consume less than optimal amounts. Cetyl Myristoleate Cetyl Myristoleate Deficiency SymptomsAs cetyl myristoleate is not an essential nutrient, no deficiency state exists. Chitosan Chitosan Deficiency SymptomsChitosan is not an essential nutrient, so deficiencies do not occur. Chlorophyll Chlorophyll Deficiency SymptomsBecause chlorophyll is not known to be an essential nutrient, a deficiency does not exist. People who do not eat plenty of green foods lack chlorophyll in their diets. Lecithin/Phosphatidyl Choline Lecithin/Phosphatidyl Choline Deficiency SymptomsAlthough choline deficiencies have been artificially induced in people, little is known about human deficiency in the real world. Chondroitin Sulfate Chondroitin Sulfate Deficiency SymptomsBecause the body makes chondroitin, the possibility of a dietary deficiency remains uncertain. Nevertheless, chondroitin sulfate may be reduced in joint cartilage affected by osteoarthritis and possibly other forms of arthritis. Glucosamine/Chondroitin Glucosamine/Chondroitin Deficiency Symptoms More: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Page 5 | Page 6 | Page 7 | Page 8 | Page 9 | Page 10 | Page 11 | Page 12 | Page 13 | Page 14 | Page 15 | Page 16 | Page 17 | |