Definitions

1. Deficiencies are uncommon in the U.S., but when they occur, they usually involve several B vitamins, since many of them come from the same food groups. (Web site)
2. Deficiencies are very rare, as vitamin E is abundant in foods. (Web site)
3. Deficiencies are rare, although groups that do not eat meat should be careful to eat foods with a good alanine content.
4. Deficiencies are generally seen only after long antibiotic therapies which deplete the intestinal fauna or following excessive consumption of raw eggs. (Web site)
5. Deficiencies were found in the total and free ionizable fluoride concentration in a random selection of 101 dentifrices.

Health Problems

1. Vitamin deficiencies also can lead to health problems other than anemia.

Abnormalities

1. Some researchers speculate that abnormalities or deficiencies in the receptors for certain neurotransmitters may contribute to some forms of myoclonus. (Web site)
2. In some cases, abnormalities in skeletal development are caused by nutritional deficiencies that may or may not be reversible. (Web site)

Impairment

1. Deficiencies of Vitamin E can cause muscle tissue breakdown, reproductive failure, and impairment of immune response. (Web site)
2. And vitamin deficiencies generally lead to a general weakness or impairment of peripheral nerves. (Web site)

Uncommon

1. A varied diet that includes fruits and vegetables will usually provide sufficient folic acid, but mild to moderate deficiencies are not uncommon. (Web site)

Uptake

1. Some starter fertilizers are acid-forming and may improve the uptake of both applied and native soil forms of micronutrients when deficiencies are slight.
2. They can produce serious gastric distress, reduced protein digestion and chronic deficiencies in amino acid uptake.

Vitamin Supplements

1. Vitamin supplements given orally (folic acid) or subcutaneously (vitamin B-12) will replace specific deficiencies. (Web site)
2. Vitamin supplements should be prescribed for patients with advanced disease at risk for deficiencies.
3. Long-term use of cholestyramine may cause deficiencies of vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin supplements may be necessary. (Web site)

Foods

1. Some people have dietary deficiencies of carnitine or cannot properly absorb this nutrient from foods that they eat. (Web site)
2. Since alanine is synthesized in the body and is also provided by most foods that are sources of protein, deficiencies are unlikely to occur.
3. Diet history: A history of nutritional deficiencies or ingestion of foods that can stain teeth is important.

Rare Cases

1. Vitamin deficiencies, in rare cases, can cause gingivitis.

Magnesium Deficiencies

1. Magnesium deficiencies are usually observed as secondary to other clinical conditions rather than due to inadequate dietary intake. (Web site)

Magnesium

1. Tremolite can be used in the treatment of calcium and magnesium deficiencies and to promote the assimilation of these minerals.
2. It is important to correct any magnesium deficiencies in patients (such as those who are taking diuretics). (Web site)
3. Menstrual migraines have also been associated with magnesium deficiencies. (Web site)

Neutropenia

1. Neutropenia may be associated with immunologic abnormalities, (autoimmune neutropenia), metabolic diseases, hypersplenism, and nutritional deficiencies. (Web site)
2. Causes of neutropenia include infections, medications, vitamin deficiencies, and more.
3. Experimental studies have shown that deficiencies of G-CSF cause neutropenia, but deficiencies of GM-CSF do not. (Web site)

Medications

1. Some medications can decrease WBC counts, and some vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause anemia. (Web site)
2. Hair loss can be caused due to physical situations like hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, surgery, medications or thyroid disease in particular. (Web site)
3. Leukopenia is associated with diseases, medications, and genetic deficiencies.

Biotin

1. Biotin is found in numerous foods and also is synthesized by intestinal bacteria and as such deficiencies of the vitamin are rare. (Web site)

Metabolism

1. Dietary supply of those substances that cannot be produced because of deficient liver metabolism may mitigate deficiencies partially. (Web site)
2. The remainder were for aplastic anemia (4%), immune deficiencies (2%), inherited disorders of metabolism (2%), and other nonmalignant disorders.

Elderly

1. Infants, the elderly and anyone with immune system deficiencies due to disease, chemotherapy, etc.
2. High amounts in the elderly may mask symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiencies. (Web site)

Pascal

1. MODULA 2- is a programming notation that corrects some of the deficiencies of Pascal. (Web site)
2. Designed in the late 1980s at Digital Equipment Corporation and Olivetti, it aims to correct deficiencies of Pascal and Modula-2. (Web site)

Enzymes

1. Various inborn errors of metabolism are caused by deficiencies of enzymes necessary for glycogen synthesis or breakdown. (Web site)
2. However, deficiencies in each of the enzymes of the urea cycle, including N-acetylglutamate synthase, have been identified.
3. A variety of metabolic diseases are now known to be caused by deficiencies or malfunctions of enzymes. (Web site)

Amino Acids

1. However, a varied vegetarian diet means a mixture of proteins are consumed, the amino acids in one protein compensating for the deficiencies of another.
2. Primary or overflow aminoaciduria results from deficiencies in the enzymes necessary to metabolize amino acids. (Web site)
3. Deficiencies in the proper balance of amino acids is likely to occur in those with poor diets.

Heart Disease

1. Antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E. Deficiencies in vitamins A, C, E, and beta carotene have been linked to heart disease. (Web site)

Applicant

1. The application shall be rejected if the applicant fails to correct the deficiencies indicated by the Patent Office. (Web site)
2. If the requirements for the award of a filing date are not met, the Patent Office will notify the Applicant of the deficiencies. (Web site)

Fat Malabsorption

1. Fat malabsorption occurs in cholestatic disorders, and one must also consider any accompanying fat-soluble vitamin and essential fatty acid deficiencies. (Web site)
2. This condition can lead to vitamin deficiencies, fat malabsorption, and malnutrition.

Diarrhea

1. IBD occurs in children of all ages and can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, bleeding and nutritional deficiencies, he added. (Web site)
2. Protein-calorie malabsorbtion, diarrhea, vitamin and mineral deficiencies were common. (Web site)
3. The usual goals of therapy are to correct nutritional deficiencies; to control inflammation; and to relieve abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. (Web site)

Dilated Cardiomyopathy

1. Dilated cardiomyopathy can be caused by chronic, excessive consumption of alcohol, particularly in combination with dietary deficiencies.

Diabetes

1. Use cautiously with a history of bleeding disorders, immune system deficiencies, liver disease, diabetes, hypoglycemia, or gallstones.
2. Such people include those with heart disease, lung problems, immune deficiencies, diabetes, kidney disease, or chronic blood disease.
3. Magnesium deficiencies can also be connected with asthma, body odor, diabetes, muscle and leg cramps, migraine headaches, PMS and stress. (Web site)

Lack

1. Other deficiencies, such as lack of vitamin A or zinc, for example, account for 1 million. (Web site)
2. Deficiencies in folic acid cause conditions such as anemia, weakness, lack of energy, paleness, mental confusion, and headaches. (Web site)
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Inability

1. Atrophic Gastritis, in particular in the elderly, will cause an inability to absorb B12 and can lead to deficiencies.
2. Deficiencies in Carnitine: Deficiencies in carnitine lead to an inability to transport fatty acids into the mitochondria for oxidation. (Web site)
3. Gluten intolerance causes multiple nutritional deficiencies, including inability to absorb fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. (Web site)

Depression

1. Folic acid deficiencies can also cause depression, megaloblastic anemia, and impairments in concentration, memory, and hearing. (Web site)
2. Deficiencies in these vitamins have been observed in people with depression and dementia and even in those who perform badly on tests. (Web site)
3. Amino acid deficiencies have been clinically linked to allergies, autoimmune disorders, depression and neurological problems. (Web site)

Hemophilia

1. Hemophilia A and B are inherited bleeding disorders caused by deficiencies of clotting factor VIII (FVIII) and factor IX (FIX), respectively.
2. Because of its genetic origins, hemophilia cannot be prevented in those born with the inherited defects or factor deficiencies. (Web site)

Osteoporosis

1. Celiac disease can lead to osteoporosis, iron-deficiency anemia and serious vitamin deficiencies.
2. Levy, C, Lindor, KD. Management of osteoporosis, fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies, and hyperlipidemia in primary biliary cirrhosis. (Web site)

Hemorrhage

1. Increases number of oxygen-carrying cells; corrects deficiencies to reduce risk of hemorrhage in acutely compromised individuals.
2. Decreased levels means anemia from hemorrhage, parasites, nutritional deficiencies or chronic disease process, such as liver disease, cancer, etc. (Web site)

Inherited

1. Galactosemia is caused by inherited deficiencies in enzymes that convert galactose to glucose.
2. Deficiencies in coagulation factors may be acquired (due to other diseases) or inherited, mild or severe, permanent or temporary. (Web site)
3. Inherited or acquired antithrombin deficiencies (AT deficiencies) predispose affected individuals to serious venous and arterial thrombotic disease. (Web site)

Rare

1. Vitamin E deficiencies are not very common, and Vitamin K deficiencies are rare except in newborns. (Web site)
2. Deficiencies of vitamin B 6 are rare and usually are related to an overall deficiency of all the B-complex vitamins. (Web site)
3. As a result of the addition of vitamin D to milk, deficiencies in this vitamin are rare in this country. (Web site)

Defects

1. Chorionic villous sampling is a test that examines proteins for deficiencies or defects that are characteristic of hemophilia. (Web site)
2. These two screening tests help to diagnose defects or deficiencies in coagulation factors.
3. Three are protein C, protein S, and antithrombin deficiencies, defects in the anticoagulant pathways of blood coagulation.

Pregnancy

1. Deficiencies of zinc during pregnancy have been shown to contribute to severe fetal abnormalities. (Web site)
2. The physiological stress associated with pregnancy worsened her anaemia from protein and vitamin deficiencies, especially fat-soluble vitamins and calcium.
3. Normal development of the brain can be altered by genetic factors, drug use, nutritional deficiencies, and infectious diseases during pregnancy. (Web site)

Alcoholism

1. Certain vitamin deficiencies, some medications and alcoholism can also damage peripheral nerves. (Web site)
2. Nutritional deficiencies often related to alcoholism may indicate that the person needs to stop drinking and requires vitamin supplements.

Goiter

1. Deficiencies in adults may result in a goiter (enlarged thyroid gland). (Web site)

Hypothyroidism

1. Deficiencies of some dietary minerals and iodine can lead to hypothyroidism.
2. If a brain tumor is present (central hypogonadism) there may be headaches or visual loss or symptoms of other hormonal deficiencies (such as hypothyroidism). (Web site)
3. Other toxins, vitamin deficiencies, or metabolic abnormalities (e.g., hypothyroidism) may also result in myocardial dysfunction or pericardial disease. (Web site)

Niacin

1. Although the niacin in Niaspan is one of the B-complex vitamins, Niaspan isn't taken to prevent deficiencies.
2. Milder deficiencies of niacin can cause similar, but less severe symptoms. (Web site)

Pantothenic

1. Deficiencies: Pantothenic acid deficiency has been induced in animals when fed natural feedstuffs containing low levels of pantothenic acid. (Web site)
2. There are no known deficiencies of either pantothenic acid or biotin. (Web site)
3. As such, deficiencies in pantothenic acid may have numerous wide-ranging effects, as discussed below. (Web site)

Vitamin Deficiencies

1. As a result, people with chronic pancreatitis can lose weight, experience diarrhea, and develop diabetes or vitamin deficiencies. (Web site)
2. Vitamin deficiencies: Hard to find nowadays in their pure forms, except vitamin A deficiency. (Web site)
3. Alcoholics tend to develop peripheral neuropathy because they often have poor diets that lead to vitamin deficiencies. (Web site)

Blood Tests

1. Blood tests can detect diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, liver or kidney dysfunction, other metabolic disorders, and signs of abnormal immune system activity. (Web site)
2. Blood tests may be used to screen for underlying medical conditions, such as diabetes, thyroid disease, or vitamin deficiencies. (Web site)
3. Blood tests can identify liver abnormalities, vitamin deficiencies, and the onset of diabetes.

Iodine

1. Employed as alterative in the treatment of goiter and other iodine deficiencies.
2. In developed countries, however, because iodine is added to salt, iodine deficiencies are rare. (Web site)
3. Moreover, iodine deficiencies have been linked to the formation of goiters, decreased energy and lack of concentration. (Web site)

Bleeding

1. Diseases: Coagulation, platelet and blood vessel diseases or deficiencies can increase bruising due to more bleeding. (Web site)
2. Other conditions that can result in a low hematocrit include vitamin or mineral deficiencies, recent bleeding, cirrhosis of the liver, and malignancies. (Web site)
3. Other conditions that can result in a low hematocrit include mineral or vitamin deficiencies, liver cirrhosis, recent bleeding, and malignancies. (Web site)

Iron Deficiency

1. Decreased hematocrit indicates anemia, such as that caused by iron deficiency or other deficiencies. (Web site)
2. Iron deficiency is the most common of all micronutrient deficiencies in the world, and the anemia that results affects an estimated 2 billion people. (Web site)
3. Thalassemias may co-exist with other deficiencies such as folic acid (or folate, a B-complex vitamin) and iron deficiency (only in Thalassemia Minor).

Methionine

1. However, deficiencies in methionine, folate, or vitamin B 12 can reduce SAMe levels.

Taurine

1. Deficiencies of carnitine or taurine alone are well documented to result in dilated cardiomyopathy in animals and humans. (Web site)
2. Taurine is necessary for the chemical reactions that produce normal vision, and deficiencies are associated with retinal degeneration.

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