Deficiency Symptoms - Vitamins, NutrientsPABA
PABA Deficiency SymptomsDeficiencies of PABA have not been described in humans, and most nutritionists do not consider it an essential nutrient. Phosphorus
Phosphorus Deficiency SymptomsPhosphorus deficiency is uncommon, because dietary intake is usually adequate. Chronic alcoholics may become deficient in phosphorus. and people taking large amounts of aluminum-containing antacids One study has shown that taking calcium can interfere with the absorption of phosphorus, which, like calcium, is important for bone health. . Although most western diets [...] Phosphatidylserine
Phosphatidylserine Deficiency SymptomsPS is not an essential nutrient, and therefore dietary deficiencies do not occur. Adults age 50 and older, especially those with age-related cognitive decline, may not synthesize enough PS, and appear most likely to benefit from supplemental PS. Vitamin K
Vitamin K Deficiency SymptomsA vitamin K deficiency, which causes uncontrolled bleeding, is rare, except in people with certain malabsorption diseases. However, there are reports of severe vitamin K deficiency developing in hospitalized patients who had poor food intake and were receiving antibiotics. All newborn infants receive vitamin K to prevent deficiencies that sometimes develop in breast-fed infants. Policosanol
Policosanol Deficiency SymptomsPolicosanol is not an essential nutrient, so no deficiencies are possible. Potassium
Potassium Deficiency SymptomsSo-called primitive diets provided much greater levels of potassium than modern diets, which may provide too little. Gross deficiencies, however, are rare except in cases of prolonged vomiting, diarrhea, or use of “potassium-depleting”diuretic drugs. People taking one of these drugs are often advised by their [...] Pregnenolone
Pregnenolone Deficiency SymptomsSince it is not an essential nutrient, pregnenolone is not associated with a deficiency state. Progesterone
Progesterone Deficiency SymptomsPostmenopausal women have reduced production of progesterone. While this “deficiency” is normal, progesterone, including the natural forms of progesterone, has been found to relieve menopausal symptoms when used in combination with estrogen replacement therapy. Whey Protein
Whey Protein Deficiency SymptomsPeople who do not include dairy foods in their diets do not consume whey protein. However, the amino acids in whey protein are available from other sources, and a deficiency of these amino acids is unlikely. People who do not include dairy foods in their diets do not consume whey protein. However, the amino acids [...] Pyruvate
Pyruvate Deficiency SymptomsBecause it is not an essential nutrient, pyruvate is not associated with a deficiency state. 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 | |
