Question 1

could statins induce a selenium deficiency and keshan's disease or white muscle disease?

Accepted Answer

No: There is an 'independent thinker' / selenium militant who makes this claim. Statins can produce rhabdomyolysis, but this is a histologically and clinically different lesion.

Question 2

i took a micronutrient test, and it says i have high levels of zinc (1.41 ug/ml), copper (2 ug/ml), and selenium (152.93 ng/ml). also vitamin d deficiency (14.2 ng/ml). what can be the cause for this and how can i lower my levels?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that,take 5000 units vitamin D3/day for 3 months. Do not take any other supplements that may be causing high levels of other things. No need to lower these.      
Wish you good health!

Question 3

hi ... i just discovered i am deficient in chromium and selenium ... my research has led me to trying brewer's yeast as a nutritional supplement ... i'm struggling understanding the difference between brewer's yeast and nutritional yeast ... i believe the

Accepted Answer

Don't struggle.: You should talk with your doctor to see if they believe you are deficient in chromium and zinc.

Question 4

i was diagnosed with a b12 deficiency 5 years ago had a level in the low 200 and neuro symptoms. i was given one shot and 30 days of pills and i still have a lot of symptoms.i was retested in the 500's. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Now your B12 levels are within normal range.

Question 5

calcium deficiency symptoms?

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See answer : Early-stage calcium deficiency may not cause any symptoms but may include: brittle nails, dry skin, yellowing of teeth, muscle cramps, excessive eye twitching, weakness, and sweating in cold weather. Later stage deficiency symptoms include: muscle spasms, numbness and tingling in the hands, feet, and face, memory loss, depression,  hallucinations, poor appetite, and abnormal heart rhythm.

Question 6

what are symptoms of sodium deficiency?

Accepted Answer

None or many: Some people have mild hyponatremia without any problems. But some people can get confused, disoriented, have convulsions have change in behavior and more. Depending how fast or slow the pt. Developed the hyponatremia we have to replace the sodium fast or slow. Fluid intake must be restricted. Intraveonous solutions with sodium could be given in emergencies to replace the sodium faster.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of b12 deficiency?

Accepted Answer

B12 Defficiency: In many cases B12 deficiency maybe as asymptomatic. B 12 deficiency can cause macrocytic anemia also known as pernicious anemia large red blood cells. Symptoms can include fatigue, lethargy, numbness in the extremities due to peripheral neuropathy.  It can be treated with oral or sublingual tablets in mold cases or injections of b 12 Cyanocobalamin in more severe cases.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of immune deficiency?

Accepted Answer

10 Signs of PI: Top 10 warning signs of a primary immunodeficiency (pi):
http://www.Info4pi.Org/aboutpi/index.Cfm?Section=aboutpi&content=warningsigns
"primary immunodeficiency causes children and adults to have infections that come back frequently or are unusually hard to cure.  If you are affected by 2 or more of these signs (see link), talk to a physician about primary immunodeficiency.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of calcium deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Many.: Symptoms include muscle spasms, carpopedal spasm, facial grimacing, laryngeal spasm, seizure, and respiratory arrest.  If it's long standing, papiledema and increased intracranial pressure develop.  A patient could get irritated, with psychosis, intestinal cramps and malabsorption.  Chvostek's (faial muscle spasm) and trosseau's (flexion of hand and forearm) are seen along with prolonged qt on ecg.

Question 10

what are symptoms of magnesium deficiency like?

Accepted Answer

See below: Magnesium deficiency symptoms are  like pottassium and calcium deficiency, muscle weakness, anorexia, tetany, convulsions, apathy, coma are serious side effects.

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Hi ... i just discovered i am deficient in chromium and selenium ... my research has led me to trying brewer's yeast as a nutritional supplement ... i'm struggling understanding the difference between brewer's yeast and nutritional yeast ... i believe the

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I was diagnosed with a b12 deficiency 5 years ago had a level in the low 200 and neuro symptoms. i was given one shot and 30 days of pills and i still have a lot of symptoms.i was retested in the 500's. what should i do?

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