Diseases
Lack of this micronutrient is known to cause rickets
Vitamin D
Too much folate can mask a deficiency of this vitamin
B12 (cobalmin)
this vitamin is only found in animal products
B12
too much of this vitamin can lead to flushing, rapid heart rates, breathing, tingling, anxiety
niacin
This vitamin is exceedingly high in dark soda/colas
phosphorus
This vitamin is fortified in the American Food supply to prevent neural tube defects associated with deficiency
Folate
Too much of this can lead to a fishy body odor
choline
Riboflavin
a lack of this mineral can lead to spoon nails
Iron
this was the first vitamin to be discovered
B1 - thiamin
Deficiency of the this vitamin often leads to the three D's (dementia, diarrhea, dermatitis)
Niacin
Too much of this Vitamin can block the activity vitamin k
vitamin E
eating iron rich foods will help increase the absorption of this vitamin
vitamin C
cracking on the corners of the mouth or enlarged tongue are classic symptoms of not enough of this vitamin
riboflavin
toxicity of this mineral can lead to arthritis, joint inflammation
Molybdenum
Eating large amounts of raw eggs can lead to a deficiency of this vitamin
biotin
too much of this mineral can lead to mottled teeth
Flouride
too much of this vitamin can turn the skin a pale to dark yellow/orange in color
vitamin A
too much or too little of this mineral causes goiter
iodine
too much of this mineral can lead to nerve damage
manganese
Alcoholism can lead to a deficiency of this vitamin
Thiamin or B6 (pyridoxine)
too much of this mineral can lead to decreased copper absorption
zinc
this mineral is particularly high in fresh fruits and veggies. It is also important in cellular regulation and muscle contraction
potassium
lack of this mineral can lead to cramping, especially in the calves
sodium
this is typically found in processed foods and table salt
chloride