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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency Symptoms</title><description>Common symptoms of vitamin and mineral deficiency</description><link>http://www.a1-vitamins-and-supplements.com/deficiencies-by-nutrient.html</link><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><lastBuildDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2004 11:34:56 -0500</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2004 11:32:26 -0500</pubDate><generator>FeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.0.1)</generator><item><title>Getting enough folic acid is crucial to women of child-bearing age!</title><description>Women of childbearing age should make sure they are not deficient in levels of folic acid because of an increased risk of birth defects that can cause spinal or brain damage. The damage can be done prior ...</description><link>http://www.a1-vitamins-and-supplements.com/folic-acid.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2004 11:32:26 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Vitamin C is for more than colds and flu!</title><description>Vitamin C is required for production of a number of important substances in the body, including collagen and some hormones. ... more</description><link>http://www.a1-vitamins-and-supplements.com/vitamin-c.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2004 15:54:54 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Zinc deficiency can cause more problems than just bad nails!</title><description>Zinc is needed by the body to repair wounds, maintain fertility in adults and growth in children, ...</description><link>http://www.a1-vitamins-and-supplements.com/zinc.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 Nov 2004 12:57:22 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Calcium, good for more than strong bones and teeth!</title><description>According to studies, three out of four adult women have a calcium deficiency, as well as many adult men. When the body has a calcium deficiency, it draws from calcium stored in the bones, causing osteoporosis when the deficiency is over a lengthy period of time.</description><link>http://www.a1-vitamins-and-supplements.com/calcium.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 Nov 2004 12:21:21 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Could your frequent colds or vision problems be because of a Vitamin A deficiency?</title><description>Some symptoms of a Vitamin A deficiency include cornea damage, blindness, dry cornea, bone and teeth deformation, skin problems, and loss of appetite. A deficiency diminishes the ability to fight infections and pneumonia. Children with a vitamin A deficiency have ...</description><link>http://www.a1-vitamins-and-supplements.com/vitamin-a.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2004 10:13:07 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Iron deficiency can make you tired, and more!</title><description>The World Health Organization (WHO) considers iron deficiency as the number one nutritional disorder in the world, affecting more than 30% of the population. Women are particularly at risk because ...</description><link>http://www.a1-vitamins-and-supplements.com/iron.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2004 10:07:23 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Vitamin B12 facts and Deficiency Symptoms</title><description>Vitamin B12, like the other b-complex vitamins, is necessary for conversion of fat, carbohydrates, and proteins into energy.  A Vitamin B12 deficiency can be evidenced by the following symptoms: ...</description><link>http://www.a1-vitamins-and-supplements.com/vitamin-b12.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2004 14:25:02 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>What&apos;s the worst that could happen if you have a vitamin deficiency?</title><description>It&apos;s extremely difficult for every person to get their RDA of 
vitamins and minerals solely through food consumption.  
Limitations of in-season fruits and vegetables, excess stress, 
unhealthy living factors, and more, can lead to vitamin and/or 
mineral deficiency.  Typical symptoms of common 
deficiencies are described here ...</description><link>http://www.a1-vitamins-and-supplements.com/deficiencies-by-nutrient.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2004 11:38:28 -0500</pubDate></item></channel></rss>