Deficiency, Dependency and Toxicity Home>Conditions_and_Diseases>Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders>Vitamins_and_Minerals>Deficiency, Dependency and Toxicity     Web Pages Norman Clinical Laboratory,Inc. Links to vitamin B12 deficiency information. A kit can be ordered and testing done through the mail to check for this deficiency. Calcium Metabolism A look at this by Merck Manual with a list of disorders from calcium metabolism including signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Magnesium Update Information An article about this metallic element which is essential for normal body functioning. A list of diseases that can result from inadequate intake and things that cause losses in our body. Magnesium Metabolism A look at disorders of magnesium metabolism by Merck Manual including the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Vitamin A Deficiency A look at this vitamin and primary and secondary deficiency. The symptoms, signs, diagnoses and treatment are discussed. Micronutrients and Malnutrition A discussion about Vitamin A, iron and iodine deficiencies and some solutions to the problem. Potassium Metabolism The Merck Manual: A discussion on potassium and internal and external potassium balance, disorder of potassium metabolism, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment. OnHealth: Vitamin B12 Deficiency A discussion about this vitamin, its deficiency, symptoms, causes and a list of food sources. Reference Guide for Vitamins The importance and deficiency symptoms of a specific list of vitamins. Vitamin A Deficiency The history of this vitamin, food sources, signs and symptoms, treatment, prevalence, metabolism, prevention and in relation to other diseases are discussed. Magnesium: Coming of Age A look at this mineral and who looses it. A look at replacement strategies. The Importance of Magnesium to Human Nutrition Michael Schachter-HealthWorld Online A look at this important mineral, the symptoms of deficiency, diagnosis of deficiency, treatment orally and injectable and supplementing for various disorders. Iron Deficiency and Toxicity The Merck Manual takes a look deficiency and the symptoms of toxicity. Iodine A look at this mineral, why it is needed, how much is needed and where it is found. Symptoms and results of deficiency and toxicity are discussed. Fluorine Fluoride is the ionic form of fluorine. A discussion about this mineral and its deficiency and toxicity. Zinc The Merck Manual takes a look at this mineral and signs and symptoms of deficiency and toxicity. Chromium A look at this essential trace mineral and its deficiency and toxicity. Selenium A look at the intake in different parts of the world and its deficiencies and toxicity by the Merck Manual. Manganese A look at the intake of this mineral and how it compares with each person. A case study about its deficiency. Molybdenum A discussion about the deficiency and toxicity of this mineral. Copper An extensive look at deficiency and toxicity of this mineral including symptoms, diagnosis and a look at Wilson's Disease. Vitamin A Toxicity Symptoms, signs, diagnosis and treatment are discussed by The Merck Manual. Vitamin D Deficiency and Dependency The signs, symptoms, laboratory findings, diagnosis and treatment. Vitamin D Toxicity Discussion on this vitamin and its first symptoms of toxicity and the treatment. Vitamin E Deficiency A discussion about this vitamin and the organs which can be affected by deficiency, signs and symptoms, laboratory findings, diagnosis and treatment. Vitamin E Toxicity A brief discussion by The Merck Manual on this topic. Vitamin C Deficiency A discussion about this vitamin and why we need it. Symptoms, laboratory finding, diagnoses, prophylaxis and treatment are covered. Thiamine Deficiency and Dependency The Merck Manual looks at primary and secondary deficiency, symptoms, signs, some specific diseases caused by deficiency, diagnosis and treatment. Riboflavin Deficiency The Merck Manual looks at the symptoms, signs, laboratory findings, diagnosis and treatment. The Absolute Need for Magnesium By Dr Herbert C. Mansmann Jr., MD. Information on headaches including using magnesium for treatment. Niacin Deficiency A look at primary and secondary deficiency, symptoms, signs, diagnosis and treatment by The Merck Manual. Vitamin B6 Deficiency and Dependency Symptoms, signs, diagnosis and treatment are discussed here. Vitamin B6 Toxicity A brief discussion of this and its symptoms by The Merck Manual. Biotin Deficiency and Dependency A brief look each at the deficiency and the dependency of this vitamin. Pantothenic Acid Deficiency Some of the signs and symptoms experienced with this deficiency. Vitamin K Deficiency A look at this vitamin, its daily intake amount, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, laboratory findings, prophylaxis and treatment. Vitamin K Toxicity A brief look at this by The Merck Manual. Potassium: Hyperkalemia Adam.com looks at this disorder of high potassium, its causes, incidence and risk factors.