- Weight gain
- Vision problems
- Fatigue
- Cardiovascular problems
- Depression & mood swings
- Skin problems
- Digestive problems
- Diminished immunity
- Osteoporosis & osteoarthritis
- Unaware of which vitamins and minerals are deficient
- Not knowing why certain vitamins and supplements have no effect
- Taking the wrong vitamins or overdosing on vitamins that you are unable to process properly
- Vitamin A is important for vision, immune function, skin health, bone growth and reproduction. – BCO1 – affects activation of vitamin A
- Vitamin B6 is needed for carbohydrate metabolism, cognitive development, immune function, skin health and hemoglobin formation. – NBPF3 – increases clearance of vitamin B6 from the body
- Vitamin B12 is necessary for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and is required for DNA synthesis and the metabolism of fatty acids and amino acids. – FUT2 – reduces absorption of vitamin B12 in the gut
- Vitamin C is involved in the production of several critical biological molecules (e.g. collagen and neurotransmitters), immune response, wound healing, absorption of non-heme iron, and as an antioxidant to remove toxic byproducts. – SLC23A1 – decreases vitamin C absorption and distribution
- Vitamin D is required to modulate cell growth, aid in immune functions, decrease inflammation and maintain normal bone growth and remodelling. – CYP2R1 – reduces activation of vitamin D – GC – reduces efficiency of vitamin D transport and uptake
- Vitamin E promotes the immune system, healthy eyes and skin, as well as a number of other metabolic processes. – APOA5 – influences vitamin E levels
- Folate is essential for proper growth and development, and is important for the conversion of the toxic homocysteine amino acid to methionine. – MTHFD1 – linked to folate-related disorders – MTHFR – affects activation of folate
- Iron is required to make hemoglobin – an essential protein that transports oxygen around the body. – TMPRSS6 – influences iron absorption from the diet – TF – influences iron transport
- Omega-3 fatty acids are important for normal, healthy metabolism. – NOS3 – influences triglyceride levels when omega-3 is low