Nails: White spots are often a sign of mineral deficiency but often low zinc Ridges can indicate zinc deficiency Soft or brittle nails may indicate a magnesium deficiency Bitten nails could be a sign of general mineral deficiency Gums: Pyorrhea - (inflammation of the gums and tooth sockets, often leading to loosening of the teeth.) may indicate a Co Q 10 deficiency. Bleeding gums - Vitamin C deficiency Gum Disease - Co Q 10, folic acid, vitamin C deficiency Skin: Stretch marks - zinc deficiency Follicular hyperkeratosis - vitamin A deficiency Spontaneous bleeds - vitamin C or K, perhaps even a platelet deficiency Dry scaly skin with hair follicles plugged with coiled distorted hairs and a red halo - Vitamin C deficiency Yellow palms can be a sign of excessive beta carotene intake Pimply rough skin at the back of the upper arms or chicken skin - may be a sign of essential fatty acid deficiency. Skin of Face: Greasy red scaly skin of face and sides of nose - vitamin b2 deficiency Seborrheic dermatitis around the nose and acne like forehead rash - b6 deficiency Eyes: Cataracts - chromium deficiency or excess free radicals Bags or dark rings under the eyes could be food allergies or intolerances.
Posted on: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:41:06 +0000
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