vitamin a deficiency symptoms

Check out this list of deficiency symptoms to see if you are lacking
in some nutrients.

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS

By Walter Last

Eye, hair, nail, mouth and skin symptoms are among the early outward
warning signs of vitamin and mineral deficiencies. The following
compilations may help in diagnosing and treating these deficiencies.
However, increased metabolic requirements for indicated deficiencies
may persist for a long time after the outward symptoms have
disappeared. Many listed symptoms may also be caused or aggravated by
allergies and problems with the blood sugar and fat metabolism.

The right-hand column gives the primary deficiencies first, additional
treatment or cause is given in parentheses. For each condition only
the more prominent nutrients are mentioned. However, all the typical
nutrients should be supplied in increased amounts in the treatment of
all conditions.

Eye-deficiency Symptoms

Symptom

Deficiency / treatment / cause

Bitot's spots - foamy patches on conjunctiva

vitamin A

Bloodshot eyes

boric acid for fungus infection, blue light

Blurred vision

vitamins B2, B6, pantothenic acid

Bulging eyes

vitamin E, nicotinamide, iodine

Cataracts (lens becomes opaque)

vitamins B2, C, E, antioxidants (avoid lactose)

Color-blindness

vitamin A

Conjunctivitis

vitamins A, B2, C (B6, zinc)

Cross-eyes

vitamins E, C, B1, (allergy testing)

Dark spots in front of the eyes

vitamins B6, C, zinc (liver problems)

Dim vision (amblyopia)

vitamins B1, B2, C, B12 (allergy testing)

Dry, hard eyeballs (xerophthalmia)

vitamin A

Farsightedness (hyperopia)

magnesium, potassium, MSM

Glaucoma

magnesium, vitamin C (B2, B1,salt)

Hemorrhaging in the back of the eye (retinitis)

vitamin B6, zinc, bioflavonoids (also magnesium, vitamins C, B2, B12,
E, pantothenate)

Infected, ulcerating eyes (keratomalacia)

vitamin A (vitamins C, B2, B6, zinc, blue light, boric acid)

Itching, burning, watery, sandy eyes

vitamin B2

Macular degeneration

vitamins A, B2, B6, magnesium, zinc, antioxidants, bioflavonoids, esp.
lutein & zeaxanthin, ginkgo biloba, bilberry, eyebright, MSM, EFA

Near-sightedness (myopia)

chromium, vitamins C, E, D, calcium (proteins, avoid sugars)

Night blindness (nyctalopia)

vitamins A, (B2, B6, zinc)

Red blood vessels in the sclera

vitamin B2

Retinal detachment

zinc, vitamins B6, B2, C, E, A

Sensitive eyes, fear of strong light (photophobia)

vitamins B2, A

Tics of eyelids

magnesium, vitamins B2, B6, zinc

Skin-deficiency Symptoms

Symptom

Deficiency / Treatment / Cause

Acne

vitamins A, E, B2, B6, C, niacin, biotin, zinc, EFA, lecithin, MSM,
retinoic acid topically (minimize sweet food & fats)

Addison's disease - adrenal exhaustion: increased tanning, especially
on skin-folds, scars, elbows, knees; black freckles

all B vitamins, especially pantothenic acid; vitamin C; all minerals,
digestive enzymes, allergy testing, avoid sweet food

Arterial spiders (fine branching arteries on face, neck, chest)

antioxidants, bioflavonoids, glucosamine, cartilage, calcium

Bedsores

vitamins C, E

Blisters

vitamin E

Brown discoloration around small joints

vitamin B12

Brown skin spots

antioxidants (weak liver)

Dry skin

vitamins A, C, EFA

Eczema, skin ulcers

vitamin C, B2, B6, zinc, magnesium, EFA, allergy test, cleanse

Eczema, infantile

EPA, zinc, vitamin B6

Edema

vitamin B6, zinc (also vitamin C, magnesium, avoid salt)

Fingers white, numb, stiff, swellings (Raynaud's disease)

vitamins B6, B1, antioxidants, niacin, magnesium/calcium, EFA

Fungus infections (e.g. athlete's foot, ringworm)

B vitamins, (external tea tree oil, intestinal sanitation)

Gangrene

vitamins C, E, B1 , magnesium chloride, (urine packs)

Greasy dermatitis around eyes, nose

vitamin B6, zinc

Greasy skin eruptions (seborrhea)

vitamin B2

Horny red skin on pressure areas (e.g. knees, elbows)

zinc (vitamin B6)

Hot flushes

vitamin E, boron, magnesium, calcium (Wild Yam cream)

Ichthyosis (fish-like scales)

vitamin A, retinoic acid topically, MSM

Infant dermatitis with inflamed pustules around body openings

vitamin B6, zinc

Infections of the skin (boils, cold sores, impetigo, and so on)

vitamins C, A, B6, zinc, magnesium chloride (hot Epsom-salt packs, tea
tree oil or propolis rubs)

Itching

vitamins B, C, EFA, alkalizer, bicarbonate rubs, (allergy tests)

Jaundice

vitamins C, E, A, B12, B6, lecithin, magnesium, zinc (blue light
therapy, treat gall bladder & liver)

Keratosis, horny, goose-pimple-like skin

vitamin A internally & externally

Lemon-yellow skin

vitamin B12

Oily skin, white-heads

vitamin B2

Over-sensitivity to sunlight

vitamin B6, zinc, PABA, beta-carotene, antioxidants, bioflavonoids,
alkalizers

Pale skin

biotin, folic acid, vitamin B6, , iron (anemia)

Prickly-heat rash

vitamin C

Psoriasis

as for acne; blue light, sunlight; avoid gluten

Purplish or blue-black skin areas

vitamin C, B2, bioflavonoids

Rash

allergy test, alkalizers, vitamin C, calcium

Red-brown, often symmetrical discoloration of skin exposed to the sun,
later ulceration

niacin or nicotinamide (folic acid)

Red-brown or dark-red spots

manganese

Rosacea (redness of part of face)

vitamin B2

Scaly dermatitis

biotin

Scaly eczema around nose, ears, scrotum, vulva

vitamin B2

Scar tissue

vitamin E, MSM externally & internally, camphorated oil rub

Scleroderma (hardening and swelling of skin)

vitamin E, C, A, PABA, MSM, magnesium chloride (zapper, pulser and
parasite therapy, tea tree oil packs)

Sensitivity to insect bites

vitamin C, B1, calcium, alkalizers, bicarbonate rub/bath

Shingles

vitamins B12, C, A, B, E, zinc, lysine, zinc oxide lotion, zapper

Skin cancer

vitamins A, B6, PABA, antioxidants, bioflavonoids, carotenes,
chlorophyll, propolis, zinc (blue light, escharotics)

Skin-folds red, infected

niacin

Stretch-marks

vitamins E, B6, zinc

Subcutaneous bleeding (red or purplish spots under the skin, bruises
easily)

vitamin C, bioflavonoids and rutin, grape seed extract, glucosamine,
alkalizer

Swellings (for example, face)

zinc, magnesium, vitamins B6, B12

Vaginal itching

vitamins B2, E, C (avoid synthetic underwear, treat Candida)

Warts, moles

vitamins C, A, E

Weals on the skin (urticaria)

vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin C, (alkalizer, allergy test)

White skin patches (vitiligo)

PABA, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, zinc

Wrinkles or aging skin

vitamins C, E, A, EFA, bioflavonoids (too much sun)

 Most skin conditions benefit from external as well as internal
application of the indicated nutrients. Retinioc acid is the acid form
of vitamin A. EFA means essential fatty acids, mainly linoleic and
linolenic acid; recommended are ground-linseed, linseed oil, fish oils
and Evening-primrose oil.

Hair and Nail Deficiency Symptoms

Symptom

Deficiency treatment cause

Coarse, brittle hair

zinc

Dandruff

vitamins B2, B6, zinc, magnesium, biotin

Dry hair

vitamin A, zinc

Graying hair

folic acid, pantothenic acid, PABA, biotin, minerals (weak adrenals,
avoid sweet food)

Hangnails

vitamin C, folic acid, proteins

Hair loss

copper/lead contamination: use zinc, vitamin B6, sulfur (MSM),
selenium, biotin

Nails opaque, white spots/bands

zinc, vitamin B6

Oily hair

vitamin B2

Peeling nails

vitamins A, C, calcium

Ridges on nails, longitudinal

vitamin A, protein, calcium (anemia, poor circulation,
thyroid/parathyroid glands)

Ridges on nails, transverse

fever, infection, inflammation, menstrual problems, period of protein
deficiency

Scaling of cuticle or lips

biotin

With graying hair or hair loss improve the circulation to the scalp,
e.g. daily inversion such as headstand, shoulder-stand, hanging upside
down or using a slant-board. Also vigorously rubbing nourishing or
slightly irritating solutions into the scalp, e.g. fresh grass or
vegetable juice, MSM with copper salicylate, ginger juice.

Tongue and Mouth Deficiency Symptoms

Mouth problems are often due to amalgam fillings, allergies or Candida
infestation (thrush).

Symptom

Deficiency treatment cause

Beefy, enlarged tongue

pantothenic acid

Burning, sore tongue

vitamins B2, B6, B12, niacin

Cracked lips & corners of the mouth (cheilosis)

vitamins B2, B6, folic acid

Distended, purplish-blue veins under the tongue

vitamin B2 (circulation poor, congested)

Edema or tooth-marks on tongue

niacin/nicotinamide

Furrowed tongue

vitamin B1, pantothenic acid

Gums receding, bleeding (gingivitis)

vitamin C, bioflavonoids, calcium, alkalizers

Halitosis (bad breath)

vitamin B6, zinc, magnesium, propolis, chlorophyll (cleansing,
intestinal sanitation)

Mouth ulcers, canker

folic acid, vitamin B6, zinc (alkalize, allergy test)

Papillae prominent or erased

niacin/nicotinamide

Purplish or magenta tongue or lips, also veins under the tongue

vitamin B2

Tongue red at tip or edges; severe deficiency: whole tongue scarlet
red, sore

niacin (vitamin B6)

Tongue shiny, smooth, beefy; early sign: strawberry-red tip/sides

vitamin B12, folic acid

Tongue too small or too large

niacin, pantothenic acid

White-coated tongue

intestinal putrefaction, cleansing

White patches on tongue

vitamin B2 and other B vitamins (allergy)

Yellowish-brown-coated tongue

liver or gall bladder problems

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