Getting enough folic acid is crucial to women of child-bearing age!

Women of childbearing age should make sure they are not deficient in levels of folic acid because of an increased risk of birth defects that can cause spinal or brain damage. The damage can be done prior …

Posted on November 20th, 2004 by Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency Symptoms
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Vitamin C is for more than colds and flu!

Vitamin C is required for production of a number of important substances in the body, including collagen and some hormones. … more

Posted on November 10th, 2004 by Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency Symptoms
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Zinc deficiency can cause more problems than just bad nails!

Zinc is needed by the body to repair wounds, maintain fertility in adults and growth in children, …

Posted on November 2nd, 2004 by Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency Symptoms
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Calcium, good for more than strong bones and teeth!

According to studies, three out of four adult women have a calcium deficiency, as well as many adult men. When the body has a calcium deficiency, it draws from calcium stored in the bones, causing osteoporosis when the deficiency is over a lengthy period of time.

Posted on November 1st, 2004 by Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency Symptoms
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