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Nutrients & Medications
Vitamin/Medication | Symptoms of Deficiency | Benefits | Natural Food Sources | Contraindications & Precautions |
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B Complex (B1,B2,B3,B5,B6) | Fatigue, weakness, nerve problems, anemia | Supports energy, metabolism, stress and more- see below | Whole grains, meat, fish, eggs, dairy products | |
B12 (Methylcobalamin) | Fatigue, weakness, numbness/tingling in extremities, mouth ulcers | Increased Energy & Metabolism | Meat, fish, dairy products, fortified cereals | Cobalt allergy Leber's disease |
B1 (Thiamine) | Fatigue, weakness, neuropathy, CHF, brain fog, decreased immunity | Decreased headaches, increased immune system, mental clarity, energy, optimized steroid hormone production | Whole grains, pork, nuts, seeds, legumes, mushrooms, leavy veggies | |
B2 (Riboflavin) | Skin disorders, sore throat, swollen tongue, pellagra, brain fog | MIGRAINE PREVENTION
Supports energy production, mental clarity | Dairy ground beef, sweet potatoes, avocado, green veggies, eggs | |
B3 (Niacin) | Skin disorders, diarrhea, dementia Migraines | Increased metabolism, mental clarity, | Meat, fish, peanuts, whole grains, mushrooms | May cause flushing in high doses |
B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | Atherosclerosis, decreased immune system Fatigue, headache, tingling in hands and feet | Supports hormone production. Decreases Parkinson�s symptoms & HA. Increased immunity, energy | Meat, whole grains, avocados, legumes, eggs | |
B6 (Pyroxidine) | Fatigue, brain fog, absorption issues | Creates RBCs- increased energy and metabolism | Essential Animal meats, veggies | |
Biotin (B7)
(always stop 1 week prior to blood draw) | Hair loss, scaly rash, neurological symptoms | Improves metabolism, Decreases stress Improves cortisol
Hair skin and nails support | Essential Liver, egg yolks, nuts,
seeds, spinach, broccoli, red meat, salmon | |
B9 (Folic Acid) Recommend methylated | Anemia, neural tube
defects (in pregnancy), fatigue | Important for DNA
synthesis and protein metabolism | Leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits,
beans, fortified cereals | Contraindicated in
individuals receiving methotrexate |
Vit D | Depression, hormone imbalance, insulin resistance, Bone pain, muscle weakness, increased fracture risk | Decreases cancer risk, improves insulin resistance, cardiac health, mood, bone health, immunity, & hormones | Fatty fish (salmon, tuna), fortified foods, sunlight exposure | Contraindicated in individuals with hypercalcemia |
Magnesium Chloride | Muscle cramps, tremors, irregular heartbeat, headaches, constipation, blood sugar regulation, blood pressure regulation | Supports muscle and nerve function, bone health support, detox, decrease headaches | Nuts, seeds, whole grains, leafy green vegetables, chocolate | Contraindicated in individuals with kidney failure, myasthenia gravis |
Glutathione (aminos of glutamine, glycine, cystine) | Increased oxidative stress, weakened immune system, psoriasis, parkinsonian symptoms, low immune system | Immune support, neutralizes free radicals, removes mercury from the brain, regulates cell growth and death, activates antioxidant enzymes, may reduce diabetes impact, decreases Parkinson�s symptoms, regenerate vit C & E, removes, reduces cell damage in liver disease, cancer progression prevention | Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, spinach, meats, eggs, fish, mushrooms whey protein | Caution with sulfa allergy (anxiety/palpitations can occur) |
Calcium Chloride | Osteoporosis, bone fractures, muscle spasms | Supports bone, teeth & muscle health | Dairy products, leafy green vegetables, fortified foods | Contraindicated in individuals with hypercalcemia, severe kidney impairment, v-fib hx |
Zinc | Impaired immune function, hair loss, delayed wound healing | Supports immune function, DNA synthesis, cell division and wound healing | Meat, shellfish, legumes, seeds, nuts | May cause gastrointestinal upset in high doses |
Alpha Lipoic Acid | Nerve damage, memory problems, fatigue | Acts as an antioxidant and helps regenerate other antioxidants | Organ meats, spinach, broccoli, potatoes | Contraindicated in: Diabetics on glucose lowering medication |
Vit C (Ascorbic Acid) | Scurvy, weakened immune system, fatigue | Boosts immune system, decreased inflammation, laxative effects, tissue repair, mental clarity | Citrus fruits, strawberries, bell peppers, kiwi | May cause gastrointestinal upset in high doses |
Selenium | Weakness, hair loss, thyroid problems | Acts as an antioxidant and supports thyroid function | Brazil nuts, seafood, organic meats, whole grains | May cause toxicity in excessive doses |
NAD+ | Fatigue, muscle weakness, cognitive decline | Supports cellular energy production, antiaging, energy, mental clarity | Meat, fish, dairy products, nuts, seeds | None known |
Toradol- medication | Relieves moderate to severe pain including headaches/migraines | N/A | Contraindicated in individuals with bleeding disorders, who have taken NSAIDs within the last 8 hours, ulcers, renal impairment, with uncontrolled HTN | |
Zofran- medication | Treats nausea/vomiting | N/A | allergy | |
Dexamethasone- medication | Reduces inflammation | N/A | Contraindicated in individuals with systemic fungal infections and cautioned in patients with diabetes | |
Famotidine | Reduces stomach acid production and treatment for GERD primarily used in
hangover cocktails | N/A | Allergy, caution with renal impairment |
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