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Biotin Deficiency and Dependency: A brief look each at the deficiency and the dependency of this vitamin.

Calcium Metabolism: A look at this by Merck Manual with a list of disorders from calcium metabolism including signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Chromium: A look at this essential trace mineral and its deficiency and toxicity.

Chromium Info: Chromium Information: The latest chromium information and chromium research...Chromium is a trace mineral essential to a healthy diet...

Copper: An extensive look at deficiency and toxicity of this mineral including symptoms, diagnosis and a look at Wilson's Disease.

Fluorine: Fluoride is the ionic form of fluorine. A discussion about this mineral and its deficiency and 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.

Iron Deficiency and Toxicity: The Merck Manual takes a look deficiency and the symptoms of toxicity.

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.

Magnesium: Coming of Age: A look at this mineral and who looses it. A look at replacement strategies.

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.

Niacin Deficiency: A look at primary and secondary deficiency, symptoms, signs, diagnosis and treatment by The Merck Manual.

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.

Pantothenic Acid Deficiency: Some of the signs and symptoms experienced with this deficiency.

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.

Potassium: Hyperkalemia: Find information on this disorder of high potassium, its causes, incidence and risk factors.

Reference Guide for Vitamins: Reference Guide For Vitamins. Includes definitions and other information for vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs and other important nutrients. Great for research.

Riboflavin Deficiency: The Merck Manual looks at the symptoms, signs, laboratory findings, diagnosis and treatment.

Selenium: A look at the intake in different parts of the world and its deficiencies and toxicity by the Merck Manual.

The Absolute Need for Magnesium: This site was made for all of you headache sufferers. Messageboard with an MD and RN. Chatroom discussions.

The Importance of Magnesium to Human Nutrition: HealthWorld Online is the Internet's leading resource on alternative medicine, wellness, and mind/body health, featuring the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program, the Healthy Shopping Network, Find a Practitioner Network, Healthy Update e-newsletter, and thousands of expert articles...

Thiamine Deficiency and Dependency: The Merck Manual looks at primary and secondary deficiency, symptoms, signs, some specific diseases caused by deficiency, diagnosis and treatment.

Vitamin A Deficiency: A look at this vitamin and primary and secondary deficiency. The symptoms, signs, diagnoses and treatment are discussed.

Vitamin B6 Toxicity: A brief discussion of this and its symptoms by The Merck Manual.

Vitamin E Toxicity: A brief discussion by The Merck Manual on this topic.

Vitamin K Deficiency: A look at this vitamin, its daily intake amount, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, laboratory findings, prophylaxis and treatment.

Vitamin A Toxicity: Symptoms, signs, diagnosis and treatment are discussed by The Merck Manual.

Vitamin B6 Deficiency and Dependency: Symptoms, signs, diagnosis and treatment are discussed here.

Vitamin C Deficiency: A discussion about this vitamin and why we need it. Symptoms, laboratory finding, diagnoses, prophylaxis and treatment are covered.

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 K Toxicity: A brief look at this by The Merck Manual.

WebMD: Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia: A discussion about this vitamin, its deficiency, symptoms, causes and a list of food sources.

Zinc: The Merck Manual takes a look at this mineral and signs and symptoms of deficiency and toxicity.