Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies - http://endoflifecare.tripod.com/juvenilehuntingtonsdisease/id228.html Provides basic guidelines for when supplements are necessary. Explains when a healthy diet may not be enough, and possible health problems due to dietary deficiencies or overuse of supplements.
Vitamin D - http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec12/ch154/ch154c.html Explains the two forms of this essential vitamin. Includes symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of deficiency, and causes and conditions associated with excess levels.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) - http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec12/ch154/ch154l.html Explains the importance of this vitamin, conditions and problems caused by deficiency, and why some people take high doses of ascorbic acid.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) - http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec12/ch154/ch154i.html Describes the essential nature of this vitamin, symptoms, and diagnosis of deficiency and excess levels in the system.
Vitamin E (Tocopherol) - http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec12/ch154/ch154d.html Learn the function of this antioxidant, sources in food, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of deficiency and excess levels in the system.
Vitamin K - http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec12/ch154/ch154e.html Describes the two forms, where they are found, and why they are important. Includes how deficiencies occur, as well as symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Iodine - http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec12/ch155/ch155e.html Details include where iodine occurs in the body, why it is important, and symptoms of deficiency and excess, usually attributed to thyroid problems.
Fluoride - http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec12/ch155/ch155d.html Describes where this mineral is stored and why it's important. Includes symptoms and treatment of deficient or excessive consumption.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) - http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec12/ch154/ch154g.html Brief article discusses the function of this vitamin, the disorders and procedures that can lead to deficiency, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) - http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec12/ch154/ch154j.html Article describes the function of this vitamin in the body and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of deficiency.
Vitamin A (Retinol) - http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec12/ch154/ch154b.html Discusses the several forms, as well as the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of deficiency and excess.
Niacin (Nicotinic Acid) - http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec12/ch154/ch154h.html Provides information on why niacin is important, as well as the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of deficiency and excess levels.
Folic Acid (Folate) - http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec12/ch154/ch154k.html Describes why this vitamin is necessary, as well as the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of deficiency and excess.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) - http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec12/ch154/ch154f.html Information includes causes of deficiency, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
WebMD: Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia - http://my.webmd.com/hw/anemia/hw65708.asp A discussion about this vitamin, its deficiency, symptoms, causes and a list of food sources.
Reference Guide for Vitamins - http://www.realtime.net/anr/vitamins.html The importance and deficiency symptoms of a specific list of vitamins.
Chromium Info - http://www.chromiuminfo.com Information on what it is and what it does, chromium-rich foods, dietary supplements, and recommended daily intake. Includes how chromium picolinate effects insulin resistance and FAQs.
Iodine for the World - http://www.iodinefortheworld.com Association for the eradication of iodine deficiency in the world. A bulletin of the World Health Organization, showing the current global status and progress over the last decade.
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