No Never. Few Sometimes. 1. Vegan or vegetarian diet Dry eyes Dry hair Eczema, dermatitis

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1 Vitamin A deficiency? 1. Vegan or vegetarian diet 2. Dry eyes 3. Dry hair 4. Dry, rough skin (rough on upper arm and back) 5. Eczema, dermatitis 6. Night blindness (poor vision in the evening) 7. Acne 8. Soft stools 9. Fissures, cracks on the heels 10. Women: Vaginal dryness 11. Men: Smaller testicles 10 or less Satisfactory level Between 10 and 20 Possible vitamin A deficiency 21 or more Probable vitamin A deficiency

2 Vitamin B1 deficiency? 1. Leg weakness 2. Calf muscle tenderness 3. Difficulty rising from a squatting position 4. Decreased vibratory sensation in the toes 5. Foot drop (inability to lift the foot) 6. Disorientation 7. Loss of vision 8. Double vision (diplopia) 9. Abnormal eye movements, including involuntary eye oscillations 10. Poor coordination (ataxia) 10 or less Satisfactory level Between 10 and 20 Possible vitamin B1 deficiency 21 or more Probable vitamin B1deficiency

3 Vitamin B2 deficiency? Dietary inadequacy (vegans not eating leafy green vegetables) or alcoholism Burning and itchingeyes Small blood vessels in the eyes Cracks, fissures in the corners of the mouth (angular stomatitis) Fissures on the tongue Sore, redthroat Dry, flaky peeling skin scales, widespread, esp. on legs and feet 7 or less Satisfactory level Between 7 and 14 Possible vitamin B2 deficiency 15 or more Probable vitamin B2 deficiency

4 Vitamin B3 deficiency? 1. Malaise 2. Fatigue 3. Poor sleep 4. Memory loss 5. Inflamed mouth, ulcerative lesions (stomatitis) 6. Sore throat 7. Burning sensation in various body parts 8. Red rose, scaling skin (prominent on sunexposed skin) 9. Abdominal distress, burning 10. Diarrhea alternating with constipation 10 or less Satisfactory level Between 10 and 20 Possible vitamin B3 deficiency 21 or more Probable vitamin B3 deficiency

5 Vitamin B5 deficiency? 1. Diffuse scalp hairloss 2. Easy bruising 3. Sore, painful, burning legs 4. Headache 5. Poor sleep Possible vitamin B5deficiency 11 or more Probable vitamin B5deficiency

6 Vitamin B6 deficiency? 1. Cracks in mouth corners 2. Sore tongue 3. Hyperventilation (intense breathing) 4. Spasmophilia (painful contraction of muscles, especially of the hands) 5. Tensed muscles Possible vitamin B6 deficiency 11 or more Probable vitamin B6 deficiency

7 Biotin (B7) deficiency? 1. Uncombable hair (especially in children) 2. Diffuse scalp hair loss 3. Red, inflamed eyes 4. Body hair loss and thinning 5. Unusual distribution of fat in the face Possible biotin deficiency 11 or more Probable biotin deficiency

8 Folic acid (B9) deficiency? Alcohol and/or tobacco smoking Pale face Sore tongue Pale skin Restless legs syndrome at night Possible folic acid deficiency 11 or more Probable folic acid deficiency

9 Vitamin B12 deficiency? 1. History of stomach disorders 2. Vegan/vegetarian diet 3. Fatigue 4. Pale, yellowish face 5. Low back pain Possible vitamin B12 deficiency 11 or more Probable vitamin B12 deficiency

10 Vitamin C deficiency? 1. Insufficient emotional control 2. Suspicious, paranoid psychic traits 3. Excessive sensitivity to light 4. Bleeding gums (gingivitis) 5. Loose teeth 6. Easy skin bruising 7a Adults: age spots 7b Children: Defective teeth formation 7 or less Satisfactory level Between 7 and 14 Possible vitamin C deficiency 15 or more Probablevitamin E deficiency

11 Vitamin D deficiency? 1. Poor sun exposure 2. Swollen, deformed bones 3. Excruciating bone pains upon pressure 4. Muscle pains 5. Tender points, painful at pressure 6. Sore legs 7a Adults: Curved back 7b Children: Severely deformed bone 7 or less Satisfactory level Between 7 and 14 Possible vitamin D deficiency 15 or more Probable vitamin D deficiency

12 Vitamin E deficiency? 1. Excessive sensitivity to light 2. Muscle weakness, wasting 3. Muscle pains 4. Uncoordinated movements 5. Age spots, premature aging skin Possible vitamin E deficiency 11 or more Probable vitamin E deficiency

13 Vitamin K deficiency? 1. Eye hemorrhages 2. sebleeds frequent, prolonged 3. Gum bleeding 4. Easy bruising 5. Curved back 6. Calcium deposits in tissues 7a. Women: Heavy menstrual bleeding 7b. Men: Lower bone density 7c. Children: Small nose, mouth, ears, short fingers 7 or less Satisfactory level Between 7 and 14 Possible vitamin K deficiency 15 or more Probable vitamin K deficiency

14 Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid deficiency? 1. Drinking all the time water and other liquids 2. Frequent urination 3. Attention deficit (disorder) 4. Tendency to socially isolate yourself 5. Tendency to repeat words or acts Possible ώ6 fatty acid deficiency 11 or more Probable ώ6 fatty acid deficiency

15 Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid deficiency? Do you have the following 1. Dry hair 2. Diffuse scalp hair loss 3. Dry, scaly skin 4. Cracking, peeling fingertips and heels 5. Dull nails, lacking surface shine Possible ώ6 fatty acid deficiency 11 or more Probable ώ6 fatty acid deficiency

16 Zinc deficiency? Do you have the following 1. Poor sense of smell 2. Impaired taste 3. Poorly flexible, elastic skin, prone to stretch marks 4. Acne 5. White spots on the nails Possible zinc deficiency 11 or more Probablezinc deficiency

17 Iron deficiency? 1. Vegan or vegetarian diet 2. Fatigue in the evening 3. Diffuse scalp hair loss 4. Pale face, paleness 5. Brittle nails Possible iron deficiency 11 or more Probableiron deficiency

18 Magnesium deficiency? 1. Afternoon fatigue 2. Tensed muscles in face, lower back 3. Regular muscle twitching of eyelids 4. Muscle cramps in legs, feet 5. Irregular heart beats (arrhythmia) Possible magnesium deficiency 11 or more Probable magnesium deficiency