Nutrient Chart
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Nutrient
Function
Deficiency
Other data
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Difficulty seeing in the dark or adjusting to bright lights.
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Follicular Hyperkeratosis (goose flesh – follicles on the
skin become plugged, causing bumpy rough skin which
is on the palms, soles of the feet, elbows, knees, etc.).
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Decreased gland secretion – vaginal, perspiration
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Liver damage
decrease, dry mouth, dry eyes.
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Digestive problems
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Kidney stones
Vitamin A
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Decrease bile
Vision, bone, teeth, immune, skin and mucus membranes
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Sties in the eye lid
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Essential Fatty Acid deficiency
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Poor immune system
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Zinc deficiency
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Acne
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Fatigue
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Burning, itching eyes
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Sinus mucous membrane trouble
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Dryness of the eye (conjunctivitis)
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Tired weak heart
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Loss of myelin – peripheral neuropathy
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Calf tenderness
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Nightmares
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Decreases pancreas function
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Restless legs
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Decrease liver function
Carbohydrate metabolism, needed for acetylcholine,
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Nervous
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Decrease adrenal function
which is needed to myelin production, nervous system
Vitamin B1
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Anxiety
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Diabetic
function and cardiovascular function. Provides the co-
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Muscle weakness
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Excess sugar, alcohol (alcoholics) or refined carbohydrate function.
factor for glucose metabolism. Makes neurotransmitters.
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Loss of appetite
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Gastric bypass and stomach stapling
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Headache
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Depression
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Muscle wasting
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Edema (fluid retention in legs)
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Cracked red lips and tongue
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Cracked corners of lips
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Decrease iron
B2
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Blood shoot eyes
Energy production, required for the metabolism of fats,
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Intestinal issues
Itchy, watery eyes
(Riboflavin)
carbohydrates and proteins.
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Scrotal skin inflammation
Deficiency of B2 depletes B6
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Sore throat
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Inflamed tongue
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Muscle weakness
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Decreased tryptophan, which makes B3
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Lack of appetite
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Decrease in the consumption of protein.
DNA repair, raw material for steroids (ex. Adrenal
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Digestive problems
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Alcohol depletes this nutrient
hormones), assist in keeping cholesterol normal, breaks
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Low tolerance to cold
B3 (Niacin)
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Deficiencies of iron can create deficiencies of B3
down fat and assist in stabilizing blood sugars. Lowers
Loss of memory (dementia)
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Skin inflammation (dermatitis)
Excessive corn products inhibit B3, because corn binds with niacin –
cholesterol.
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Redness around neck
adding lime will release it.
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Diarrhea
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Morning stiffness
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Fatigue
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Burning feet
Supports the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates
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Acne
B5
and fats
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Excess soreness after exercise (poor recovery).
(Pantothenic
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Irritability
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Insomnia
acid)
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Apathy
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Muscle cramps
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Low blood sugar
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Tingling, pricking, or numbness
Supports more than 100 different enzymes involved in
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High homocycteine levels
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People on low vegetable and fruit diets have low B6
metabolism, blood cell creation, amino acids creation and
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Cardiovascular weakness
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Alcohol depletes B6
neurotransmitter synthesis. Without B6, all amino acids
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Depression
B6
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Liver damage inhibits B6
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become essential, meaning they can’t be made from the
Headaches
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Mega doses (2000mg/day) can cause irreversible nerve damage and
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Dandruff
body. Needed to make serotonin. Converts tryptophan
numbness.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
to B vitamins.
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Anemia
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B12, B6 deficiency can increase the need for B9.
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Neural tube defects (spinal bifida)
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Diet low in raw vegetables
Important in the formation of new cells, especially
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Cleft palate
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Alcohol depletes B9
infancy and pregnancy. Supports metabolism, blood
B9 (Folate)
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Sore tongue
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Excessive dieting creates deficiencies.
and growth development and nerves. Needed for energy
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Depression
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Damaged GI tract
production.
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Anxiety
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Pregnancy and lactation increases the need for B9
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Fatigue
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