Deficiency Symptoms - Vitamins, NutrientsSoy Soy Deficiency SymptomsAlthough deficiencies do not occur, people who do not consume soy foods will not gain the benefits of soy. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Deficiency SymptomsMeaningful levels of DHEA do not appear in food, and therefore dietary deficiency does not exist. Some people, however, may not synthesize enough DHEA. DHEA levels peak in early adulthood and then start a lifelong descent. By the age of 60, DHEA levels are [...] Docosahexaenoic Acid Docosahexaenoic Acid Deficiency SymptomsPremature infants who are not breast-fed are often DHA-deficient. A link has appeared between DHA deficiency and Alzheimer’s disease; however, no evidence at this time indicates that supplementation with DHA will help Alzheimer’s patients. Similarly, preliminary evidence shows that children with attention deficit disorder (ADD) have low DHA levels. However, no [...] Digestive Enzymes Digestive Enzymes Deficiency SymptomsPeople with pancreatic insufficiency and cystic fibrosis frequently require supplemental pancreatic enzymes (which include proteolytic enzymes, lipases, and amylases). In addition, those with celiac disease or Crohn’s disease and perhaps some people suffering from indigestion may be deficient in pancreatic enzymes. As bromelain and papain are not essential, deficiencies do [...] Methylsulfonylmethane Methylsulfonylmethane Deficiency SymptomsAlthough MSM is present in food, it is not an essential nutrient, so deficiency is not likely. DMSO DMSO Deficiency SymptomsDMSO is not an essential nutrient and it is not needed in the functions of a healthy body; therefore, deficiencies do not exist. DMAE DMAE Deficiency SymptomsNo deficiencies of DMAE are reported or believed to occur. Green Tea Green Tea Deficiency Symptoms Lactase Lactase Deficiency SymptomsOnly one-third of all people retain the ability to digest lactose into adulthood. Most individuals of Asian, African, and Native American descent are lactose intolerant. In addition, half of Hispanics and about 20 percent of Caucasians do not [...] Lipase Lipase Deficiency SymptomsPeople with pancreatic insufficiency and cystic fibrosis frequently require supplemental lipase and other enzymes. In addition, those with celiac disease or Crohn’s disease and perhaps some people suffering from indigestion may be deficient in pancreatic enzymes including lipase. 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 | |