Wednesday, January 9, 2013

how long will vitamin deficiency symptoms last?

Q. I have been on vitamin b complex for a month, and started amultivitamin 3 days ago. I have been getting rapid heartbeat and severe restless feelings. I have been tested for almost everything else it could be and I really think it is a deficiency. The first few days I took the vit b complex my symptoms totally dissapeared, but came back. Will it take awhile fo rthe symptoms to disappear? Help please.

A. .rapid heart beat can mean allergy.Also a calcium/magnesium deficiency might be a problem.When you take B vitamins you must take cal/mag.Restlessness sounds like calcium might help.Try a supplement 1000mg cal/500mag.


What type of vitamin and mineral deficiencies lead to depression?***?
Q. I've had mild depression for a long long long time...(maybe 10 years). I'm just wondering if perhaps certain deficiencies lead to depression and if there is a way I can be tested for deficiencies. For example, I know a lack of vitamin B can have effect on mood. How do they test vitamin b levels?
And what about hormonal imbalances? Can that lead to depression as well?

A. Deficiencies in the following vitamins and minerals can lead to chemical imbalances in the brain that can cause symptoms of depression -

- B Vitamins (e.g. B1, B6, B12, B9)
- Vitamin D
- Selenium

Clinical research shows that a diet and lifestyle contributing to low levels of these vitamins and minerals may contribute to feelings of depression, anxiety and fatigue. Unfortunately, many adults do not receive the optimal amount of these vital nutrients.

Hormonal imbalances can also lead to signs and symptoms of depression as well. According to allaboutdepression.com, "The hypothalamus also controls the function of the pituitary gland which in turn regulates key hormones. Other structures within the limbic system that are associated with emotional reaction are the amygdala and hippocampus. The activities of the limbic are so important and complex that disturbances in any part of it, including how neurotransmitters function, could affect your mood and behavior."


what type of vitamin and mineral deficiencies lead to depression?
Q. I've had mild depression for a long long long time...(maybe 10 years). I'm just wondering if perhaps certain deficiencies lead to depression and if there is a way I can be tested for deficiencies. For example, I know a lack of vitamin B can have effect on mood. How do they test vitamin b levels?
And what about hormonal imbalances? Can that lead to depression as well?

A. Deficiencies in the following vitamins and minerals can lead to chemical imbalances in the brain that can cause symptoms of depression -

- B Vitamins (e.g. B1, B6, B12, B9)
- Vitamin D
- Selenium

Clinical research shows that a diet and lifestyle contributing to low levels of these vitamins and minerals may contribute to feelings of depression, anxiety and fatigue. Unfortunately, many adults do not receive the optimal amount of these vital nutrients.

Hormonal imbalances can also lead to signs and symptoms of depression as well. According to allaboutdepression.com, "The hypothalamus also controls the function of the pituitary gland which in turn regulates key hormones. Other structures within the limbic system that are associated with emotional reaction are the amygdala and hippocampus. The activities of the limbic are so important and complex that disturbances in any part of it, including how neurotransmitters function, could affect your mood and behavior."


Which of the following explains why B vitamin deficiencies lead to lack of energy?
Q. a.)B vitamins are a source of kilocalories
b.) Absorption of carbohydrates and fats is decreased
c.) Oxygen for energy metabolism cannot be transported to the cells
d.) Coenzymes needed for energy metabolism are produced in insufficient amounts

Is it D? Since symptoms of Vitamin B deficiences directly reflect the disturbances of metabolism incurred by a coenzumes

A. Answer d)

Exaplanation:
Vitamin B group vitamins are required as coenzymes for the cytochrome system (electron chain) stage of aerobic respiration when most of the ATP is produced.





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