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Deficiency
Something missing or lacking.
Question: What vitamin deficiency would cause an overy high level of pyruvate in a patients blood and urine? Suppose you found an overly high level pyruvate in a patient's blood and urine. One possible cause is a genetic defect in the enzymes pyruvate dehydrogenase, but another plausible cause is a specific vitamin deficiency. Explain what vitamin might be deficient in the diet and why that would account for high levels of pyruvate to be excreted in the urine. How would you determine which explanation is correct?
Answer: Vitamin B1 deficiency. It is required for transformation of pyruvic acid to acetyl CoA. Vitamin B5 is required for formation of acetyl CoA, also. I guess you could take vitamin B supplements and see if the condition improves. if not, then it would be a PDK enzyme problem.
Question: What vitamin deficiency causes bumps and sores at the corners of your mouth? My 16 month old daughter has small bumps on the inside corner of her mouth and a sore on the outside corner of one lip. Is that a sign of vitamin deficiency. She does not seem bothered by them.
Answer: Could be vitamin B12, but I am not certain.
Top Ten foods highest in vitamin B12:
http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articl…
Question: Vitamin D Deficiency, what is the best natural source apart from sunshine to help keep the levels up? Also what are the signs and symptoms of long term Vitamin D deficiency? Thanks.
Answer: Cod liver oil and salmon are the best food sources. I am not aware of food and milk products fortified with Vitamin D in New Zealand. Signs of vitamin D deficiency can be no symptoms. An estimated 78% of the world's population is vitamin D deficient. The goverment RDA was devised to prevent ricketts (soft bones). For optimal health, around 5000IU a day has been recommended by vitamin D specialists. Optimal vitamin D levels around 70 - 80ng/ml or 175 - 200nmol/l.
Vitamin D (technically a steroid hormone) activates the immune system so a deficiency shows up as colds/flu, muscle weakness...particularly in the legs, musculoskeletal and bone pain, chronic fatigue, fractures, broken bones, osteoporosis, periodontal disease and cavities, depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), osteoporosis, heart failure and cardiomyopathy, high blood pressure, asthma, autoimmune diseases, type 1 diabetes, insulin resistance, migraines.
Studies show significant increase in cancer rates with vitamin D deficiency. In fact, cancer rates increase the further you live away from the equator. One study shows a 77% reduction in all cancers taking vitamin D with calcium daily. Calcium is needed for vitamin D to absorb and vice versa. Magnesium also is needed for calcium to assimulate in the body. With lack of vitamin D, leads to lack of calcium which then shows up with symptoms of this deficiency such as muscles spasms or twitches, numbness and tingling of your fingers and toes, irritability, confusion or disorientation, heart muscle may contract irregularly.
Vitamin D food sources>>
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http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/
http://www.naturalnews.com/021892.html
Calcium>>
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Question: What is the deficiency of food causes weight loss due to thyroid disorder? I am taking methimozole along with multivitimins tablets for thyroid disorder for the last 10 days. I have been prescribed these medicines for two months. In addition to it, what food I should take more to meet the deficiency. I have no other health problem. I am regularly doing physical exercises for the last 10 years. I wonder how it happened? can any expert please explain?
Answer: Hyperthyroidism is characterized by hypermetabolism and elevated serum levels of free thyroid hormones. Symptoms are many but include tachycardia, fatigue, weight loss, and tremor. Diagnosis is clinical and with thyroid function tests. Treatment depends on cause.(Merck)
Major clinical signs of Hyperthyroidism include weight loss (often accompanied by a ravenous appetite), anxiety, intolerance to heat, fatigue, hair loss, weakness, hyperactivity, irritability, apathy, depression, polyuria, polydipsia, and sweating.(Wikipedia)
Methimazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism, a condition that occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. It is also taken before thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine therapy.(MedlinePlus)
Methimazole and propylthiouracil are used to treat conditions in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
These medicines work by making it harder for the body to use iodine to make thyroid hormone. They do not block the effects of thyroid hormone that was made by the body before their use was begun.(MayoClinic).
Question: How does iron deficiency affect the composition of blood? I have a good friend who is diagnosed with iron deficiency, although she is getting better i want to know more about her sickness. Please answer.
Answer: Iron deficiency makes it harder for your blood to provide oxygen to your body. So you could feel tired or out of breath. It's not that uncommon in women. I think, but do not know, that's it's because they have to replace the menstrual loss every month. There could be other more serious problems causing the deficiency - ask your friend about the diagnosis.
Iron-poor blood is less dense than iron-rich. When you donate blood, they'll put a drop into a special solution to see if it sinks. If it floats, there isn't enough iron. If it sinks like a rock, there's plenty.
Question: What proteins can cause deficiency or diseases in cats? I need a protein for a research paper for my Bio Chem class, something that has to deal with veterinarian medicine. I'm having trouble locating proteins for my paper, if you guys could possibly give me a few good proteins that do cause deficiency or disease I would be so grateful. Thank you and fast responses would be very appreciated.
Answer: Feeding a cat plant proteins would cause deficiencies, because cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they must ingest animal flesh in order to thrive.
Or maybe what you mean is, deficiencies of which proteins would cause diseases in cats? In that case I don't have any answers off-hand, but can tell you that you might do well to look up amino acids such as taurine, which cats cannot synthesize in their own bodies and therefore must acquire in food.
Question: What causes vitamin D and iron deficiency besides nutrition? My mom has vitamin D and iron deficiency and she doesn't know why. She eats adequate amounts of red meat and drinks lots of milk.
Answer: Menstruating females lose lots of iron in their monthly period. Other foods (sugar, corn syrup, refined carbs, etc.) can deplete & block nutrient absorption.
With the epidemic of vitamin D deficiency there are concerns that upper atmosphere pollution may be blocking the needed UVB light from the sun. The U.S. RDA are much too low.
Vitamin D3 is not a vitamin at all but a necessary hormone that effects the immune system & nearly every aspect of health. Having low Vitamin D levels greatly increases risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, MS (& maybe even FMS)
I don't think that FMS, cancer, MS, etc. is a vitamin deficiency but being deficient can create or greatly exacerbate health problems.
The prescription vitamin D supplements are the wrong type (ergocalciferol ). As warned by the National Institute of Health -
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17023…
Luckily you can buy vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) over the counter and the upper limits are extremely high. Current recommendations are for 35iu per pound - a 150# person needs minimum of 5250iu per day & the rda is 400iu. This amount is for minimal needs and does not account for depleted stores. March is when stores are at their lowest.
I also highly recommend a low carb way of eating to allow the body to regenerate rather than degenerate.
http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1560…
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articl…
Dr. Joe Prendergast, an endocrinologist /diabetologist has managed over 1500 diabetic patients and, in the last decade, not one of his patients has had a stroke or heart attack. Only one has even been hospitalized! His secret—50,000 units of Vitamin D3 daily. Dr. Joe further reports:
* Reversal of advanced coronary disease
* Reversal of advanced lung disease, avoiding a lung transplant!
* Cure of multiple sclerosis
* Cure of amotrophic lateral sclerosis
* Regression of rheumatoid arthritis
* Improvement in allergies
* Control of many cancers including prostate, breast, colon, brain tumors, leukemia, myeloma, etc
* Reversal of osteoporosis
* Prevention of influenza
* Cure of depression and many other mental disorders
* Hashimoto’s hyperthyroidism
In summary, the evidence for safety and remarkable efficacy of Vitamin D3 suggests that virtually ALL adults should probably take 50,000 units of D3 daily. This is certainly true for those with virtually any illness.
http://enews.endocrinemetabolic.com/2008…
Question: What deficiency is it when you see bright dots flying in front of your eyes? I mean when I are just not exactly looking at anythign in particular but you see bright dots/sparks flying away near your line of vision.
Weird? I thought so.But I figured this is a kind of deficiency.I remembered seeing this during pregnancy.I was anaemic then?Does this mean I am anaemic?
April.
Answer: I thought floaters were usually dark.
My Mom had the sparks once and was told to get to a Dr. to have her eyes checked immediately. Sometimes this is an indication of something happening within your eye. I can't remember for sure but I think it has something to do with the retina separating?
Anyhow....check it out. Perhaps it is more substantial at my mom's age, but it's better to be safe then sorry!
All the best!
Question: What deficiency may be the cause of my strange food craving? I am wondering if anyone knows if this is a sign of a vitamin and/or mineral deficiency, and if so which ones? Lately, I've had this thing for English muffins topped with cream cheese and pickles??? Maybe just stress? I'm sure I'm not pregnant (on birth control), but I have heard that strange food cravings can mean that your body is lacking something. Does anyone know?
Answer: stress can be a big factor, yes. You may also not be consuming enough fats or sugar, but this doesn't mean you have to overdo it. Did you eat enough in the past days?
Question: What makes iron deficiency anaemia different to other types of anaemia? what is special about it to make it 'iron deficiency' anaemia? What are other types of anaemia like?
Answer: Ronnie - Iron is needed in the body to make hemoglobin which gives blood the red color and allows the red blood cells (RBC) to carry oxygen to all body tissues. The most common cause of anemia is a deficiency of iron in the diet. It can also be caused by a vegetarian diet (with no red meat) or by loss of blood from bleeding of any cause. Sometimes iron may be plentiful in the normal bone marrow where RBCs are made, but the body is 8unable to use the excess iron to make RBCs. Other types of anemia exist. In old age, the number of RBCs made in the bone marrow is replaced by fibrous tissue and anemia of aging occurs. Some chemicals can cause a break-up of normal RBCs (a hemolytic anemia). Some genetic or hereditary causes include sickle cell anemia or thalassemia. Some infections cause anemia like malaria where the parasite invades and destroys red cells. So, really, the only thing that makes iron-deficiency anemia different is that it is the most common and most-talked about type of anemia. Fortunately, it is also the easiest to treat successfully.
Question: How do the white flecks in fingernails indicate a calcium deficiency in the body? A beautiful, unforgotten, and very helpful friend once told me that the white flecks and spots in my fingernails indicate a calcium definciency in my body. I've been taking calcium everyday for years. How is it that I have a calcium deficiency?
Answer: It's a common medical myth that white spots on your fingernails are caused by too little calcium in your diet. However, these white spots (called leukonychia) are not a sign of a calcium deficiency. But they can be an indicator of other problems.
The most common cause of leukonychia is blunt trauma to the nail bed, such as a knock or a blow. Due to the slow growth rate of nails, the white spots of leukonychia may appear gradually and linger for months.
Other causes could include a rough manicure, a slight allergic reaction to enamels or other nail products, or even a mild bacterial or fungal infection.
White spots can also appear on toenails, but regardless of their location, they are generally harmless and will disappear with time. However, a nail that turns completely white could be a symptom of liver disease and should be looked at by a doctor. http://www.soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment.…
http://www.drstandley.com/naildisorders_…
Question: I have a vitamin D deficiency and i was wondering if i take vitamin d everyday will my hair start growin back? I am 19 year old girl i used to have super thick hair and its been falling out alot and i went to the doctors and they told me i had a deficiency of vit.D and i was wondering if i keep taking it will my hair grow back eventually?
Answer: Vitamin D is NOT THE only reason why hair grows. You need: Zinc, Cooper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Biotin, and Folic Acid.
Google: "Foods for Healthy Hair" - the website had moved, type it in. Two others also:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/feature…
http://www.menshealth.com/spotlight/hair…
Fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains all supply B-complex vitamins, like biotin, folic acid and vitamin B12, as well as vitamin A, copper and zinc, which are all necessary for remedying dry, brittle hair and nourishing a healthy scalp. Some prime examples of foods that contain these nutrients for healthy hair include:
· Folic Acid - asparagus, beets, broccoli, avocados, Brussels sprouts, beans, chickpeas, soybeans, lentils, oranges, fresh peas, turkey and spinach.
· Biotin - cauliflower, liver, salmon, carrots, bananas, cereals, yeast, and soy flour. Keep in mind that biotin content is reduced when food is cooked or preserved.
· Vitamin B12 - foods rich in vitamin B12 include animal protein (such as beef, lamb, and veal), clams and oysters, liver, fish, milk, and egg yolks.
· Vitamin A - butter, egg yolks, fish, fortified milk, organ meats (such as
liver), and dark green, orange, red, and yellow fruits (persimmons) and vegetables, which all
contain beta-carotene.
. Copper - oysters and other shellfish, whole grains, beans, nuts, potatoes and organ meats are good sources of copper. Dark leafy greens, dried fruits such
as prunes, cocoa, black pepper, and yeast are also sources of copper in the diet.
• Zinc – beef, eggs, liver, pork, poultry, and oysters. Also is also abundant in other high-protein foods, like cheese, legumes and nuts.
If having a lush, beautiful mane of healthy hair is important to you, don’t just look to hot oil treatments and shine emollients. Eat these foods for healthy hair and say “bye-bye” to bad hair days.
BUT . . . .It may grow very slowly or none at all if you've straightened your hair in the past.
DID YOU SAY they have been falling out alot? Find the 'cause' before you can find the solution, then eliminate them. Your hair will improve. Remember, whatever it was that caused them to fall out in the first place, it took years to get in your system, it will takes years to flush them down, so don't expect miracles overnight.
So many reasons for hair loss:
Supplements, steroids, hereditary, hair dyes perming, straightening, diet, having babies (yes I read once it happened to her), stress, medications with testosterone, certain antidepressants, menopause, anti-acne, and too much of everything. Add to that the 7,000 + toxic found in your home, plus pollution found outdoors. Your hair is crying for help!
Doctors don't know everything, they will just prescribe you a white little pill and everything are OK then they go to their next patient. My mother had suffered for 21 years, and they didn't even told her she's got cancer, until we rushed her to ER, then they did more testing, but by then she's got 3 months to live.
Sources:
I know hair. I have 4 decades of hair know-how. I have silky, shiny, soft, smooth very healthy hair down to my knees. Previously damaged by perming & dyeing in the 80's & 90's. I've known people in their 30's whose hair stopped growing from ironing their hair in the 70's.
Question: What is the symptom and treatment of Anemia causes by iron deficiency or viral infection? What is the treatment of Anemia causes by viral infection? Is the infection can still exist even after taken Antibiotic?
Please also let me know about the symptoms to detect whether it has caused by iron deficiency or viral infection.
Answer: idk,,,,,,consult doc......tc
Question: If someone has an iron deficiency, will a nickel rubbed on their skin leave a gray mark? My friend says that rubbing the edge of a nickel on the skin of someone with an iron deficiency will leave a gray line. But it hasn't worked on anyone. Is it because it doesn't work or because we're just not low on iron?
Answer: No. Where does this crazy stuff come from anyway?
Question: Can the 2nd mortgage company sue me for deficiency upon foreclosure? I am in the process of foreclosing my house along with 2 rental homes in AZ. I understand that the anti deficiency law protects my assets. However, can and will the 2nd mortgage company sue me or put a lien on my other property/asset for the deficiency? Is there anyway to protect myself?
Answer: It's simple if you don't make the payments, they will foreclose. If you signed a promissory note, they could come after you in the form of a filing to the IRS for the balance owned. I suggest you talk with a bankruptcy attorney.
Question: How often do banks file deficiency judgments? I have asked a question regarding this topic, but now I am wondering from my previous question and answers, does anybody know what factors in to the bank decision whether or not to proceed, after foreclosure, in filing a deficiency judgement? having lived in the house for 2 1/2 years, in an interest-only loan, the bank has gotten alot of money already and would not be "losing" anything, would that be something that is factored into the decision? I live in Nevada so anybody that knows Nevada foreclosure process specifically would be great! I also have a 1st and 2nd which was done to avoid PMI I heard the 1st will sometimes "buy out" the 2nd in the event of foreclosure has anyone heard of this?
Answer: It is true that a first will often buy out a second mortgage holder in order to have the right to sell the property after foreclosure. But just because you paid a bunch of interest during the 2 1/2 years you paid on an interest only loan doesn't mean that the present mortgage holder has all that money. Mortgages are often sold in the secondary market thus the entity that actually owned it when you decided to stop paying if likely not the one you were paying at the beginning of the loan. Deficiency judgments are more common than you think but the bottom line to seek one against a borrower depends on the loss the mortgage holder took to justify the further expenditure of fees involved. It is all done on a subjective basis
Question: How do you develop a potassium deficiency? I was 19 when I was diagnosed with a potassium deficiency. How is that possible? Does your body just stop producing potassium?
Answer: There can be more than one reasons of potassium deficiency (hypokalemia) in a person such as lower level of Potassium in daily diet (i.e. insufficient potassium consumption), excess potassium excretion through bowel motions or urine, if a person is undergoing medication that as a side effect causes lowering in Potassium level in body, if a patient is suffering from problems such as diabetic ketoacidosis, related to renal salt transporters (Bartter Syndrome or Gitelman Syndrome), it may lead to hypokalemia, if a person is suffering from diseases which cause excessive excretion of potassium through bowel motion or urination can lead to hypokalemia etc.
Question: What is the difference between gross deficiency and suboptimal levels of vitamins? This is about Animal Nutrition.
How do suboptimal vitamin levels symptoms differ from general deficiency symptoms?
Answer: suboptimal- still functioning, but not healthy
gross deficiency- death, severe disease
Question: How many people have you met with an actual protein deficiency? I've met none. So weird that this protein deficiency thing is such a problem (according to people who have never researched veganism) yet I haven't met a single vegan with a protein deficiency. Maybe I'm just meeting the lucky ones. ;)
Answer: It is extremely easy to get adequate protein on a vegan diet and very rare for protein deficiencies to occur in places where people have access to a variety of plant foods. Protein deficiencies occur primarily in places where people don't have much access to food and they don't eat much variety (for example, they only eat rice).
Question: How long do I have before I put myself at risk of iron deficiency anaemia? I am planning to go on a 4 - 5 week diet that will probably consist of half (or less) of my daily iron requirements, will this be enough to give me iron deficiency anaemia?
Answer: I have anemia it stinks. You are cold all the time and feel weak and tired. So, you should take the tablet for iron You are at risk if you do that for 4 or 5 weeks, that is how long it took me to get it. And plus I don't understand why you would be going on a diet with little iron... it's just not healthy...
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