Nutrient deficiencies are a common issue for hypothyroid people. My doctor discovered that I had multiple severe nutrient deficiencies. I suffered for years with common symptoms yet I had no idea that my body was deficient in nutrients.
Could this be happening to you?
Written by Joseph Pizzorno, ND
List of 24 key nutrient deficiencies and typical symptoms:
Biotin
Dermatitis, eye inflammation, hair loss, loss of muscle control, insomnia, muscle weakness
Calcium
Brittle nails, cramps, delusions, depression, insomnia, irritability, osteoporosis, palpitations, periodontal disease, rickets, tooth decay
Chromium
Anxiety, fatigue, glucose intolerance, adult-onset diabetes
Copper
Anemia, arterial damage, depression, diarrhea, fatigue, fragile bones, hair loss, hyperthyroidism, weakness
Essential fatty acids
Diarrhea, dry skin and hair, hair loss, immune impairment, infertility, poor wound healing, premenstrual syndrome, acne, eczema, gall stones, liver degeneration
Folate
Anemia, apathy, diarrhea, fatigue, headaches, insomnia, loss of appetite, neural tube defects in fetus, paranoia, shortness of breath, weakness
Iodine
Fatigue, hypothyroidism, cretinism, weight gain
Iron
Anemia, hair loss, brittle nails, confusion, constipation, depression, dizziness, fatigue, headaches, inflamed tongue, mouth lesions
Magnesium
Anxiety, confusion, heart attack, hyperactivity, insomnia, nervousness, muscular irritability, restlessness, weakness
Manganese
Atherosclerosis, dizziness, elevated cholesterol, glucose intolerance, hearing loss, loss of muscle control, ringing in ears
Niacin
Bad breath, canker sores, confusion, depression, dermatitis, diarrhea, emotional instability, fatigue, irritability, loss of appetite, memory impairment, muscle weakness, nausea, skin eruptions and inflammation
Pantothenic acid (B5)
Abdominal pains, burning feet, depression, eczema, fatigue, hair loss, immune impairment, insomnia, irritability, low blood pressure, muscle spasms, nausea, poor coordination
Potassium
Acne, constipation, depression, edema, excessive water consumption, fatigue, glucose intolerance, high cholesterol levels, insomnia, mental impairment, muscle weakness, nervousness, poor reflexes
Pyridoxine (B6)
Acne, anemia, arthritis, eye inflammation, depression, dizziness, facial oiliness, fatigue, impaired wound healing, irritability, loss of appetite, loss of hair, mouth lesions, nausea
Riboflavin
Blurred vision, cataracts, depression, dermatitis, dizziness, hair loss, inflamed eyes, mouth lesions, nervousness, neurological symptoms (numbness, loss of sensation, electric shock sensations), seizures, sensitivity to light, sleepiness, weakness
Selenium
Growth impairment, high cholesterol levels, increased incidence of cancer, pancreatic insufficiency (inability to secrete adequate amounts of digestive enzymes), immune impairment, liver impairment, male sterility
Thiamine
Confusion, constipation, digestive problems, irritability, loss of appetite, memory loss, nervousness, numbness of hands and feet, pain sensitivity, poor coordination, weakness
Vitamin A
Acne, dry hair, fatigue, growth impairment, insomnia, hyperkeratosis (thickening and roughness of skin), immune impairment, night blindness, weight loss
Vitamin B-12
Anemia, constipation, depression, dizziness, fatigue, intestinal disturbances, headaches, irritability, loss of vibration sensation, low stomach acid, mental disturbances, moodiness, mouth lesions, numbness, spinal cord degeneration
Vitamin C
Bleeding gums, depression, easy bruising, impaired wound healing, irritability, join pains, loose teeth, malaise, tiredness
Vitamin D
Burning sensation in mouth, diarrhea, insomnia, myopia, nervousness, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, rickets, scalp sweating
Vitamin E
Gait disturbances, poor reflexes, loss of position sense, loss of vibration sense, shortened red blood cell life
Vitamin K
Bleeding disorders
Zinc
Acne, amnesia, apathy, brittle nails, delayed sexual maturity, depression, diarrhea, eczema, fatigue, growth impairment, hair loss, high cholesterol levels, immune impairment, impotence, irritability, lethargy, loss of appetite, low of sense of taste, low stomach acid, male infertility, memory impairment, night blindness, paranoia, white spots on nails, wound healing impairment
About Joseph Pizzorno, ND
Dr. Joseph Pizzorno was appointed by President Clinton in December 2000 to the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy and by President Bush’s administration to the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee in February 2003. In May, 2003, the American Holistic Medical Association recognized him as a “Pioneer in Holistic Medicine.” In May 2004, the Institute for Functional Medicine honored him with the Linus Pauling Award.
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This seems to be the cause of my thyroid antibodies being elevated, and they can’t seem to get this regulated-
I’m isolated, and losing friends-well, I just lost my caretaker on December 30th-I found him after he passed away-
I had one friend left-a Christian, and I just received a long letter, that my excessive chatter was more than she wanted to deal with-
I hadn’t contacted her for over a month-because I was afraid I’d lose her-I lost her anyway-
So, now I’m completely alone-
Last Monday, I found out that the tumor is leaking central nervous system fluid, or cerebral spinal fluid, and that my neurologist had suddenly quit-
I’m feeling lost, confused, and scared-
How are you doing, CJH?
I have had a significant weight loss, hair is falling out, dry skin, muscle aches, shaking and feeling cold most of the time.
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Hi….i am from Imdia , female , 32 years old my comtact no is +919683906583from last 2 and half year am suffering from muscle twitch, allergic itching in eyes ears, throat, breast nipple rec….I had memory loss and depression. I have brittle nails..
Also I had asthma. Low self esteem. But didn’t received proper treatment. So I took b12 injections on my own…find feeling better afterward. Then took folic acid supplements. Vit d also. Want a help as am suffering a lot now.Pls help