Vitamins and Minerals
- Beriberi (3)
- Deficiency, Dependency and Toxicity (36)
- Osteomalacia (3)
- Pellagra (9)
- Rickets (1)
- Scurvy (12)
- Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (6)
- Xerophthalmia (1)
Beriberi
www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/biolib/hc/nh1.htmlA look at the first case reported of this disease back in 1642.
Biotin Deficiency and Dependency
www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section1/chapter3/3o.htmA brief look each at the deficiency and the dependency of this vitamin.
Calcium Metabolism
www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section2/chapter12/12d.htmA look at this by Merck Manual with a list of disorders from calcium metabolism including signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Chromium
www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section1/chapter4/4f.htmA look at this essential trace mineral and its deficiency and toxicity.
Chromium Info
www.chromiuminfo.comDedicated to providing the latest research and information on the essential trace mineral chromium, chromium picolinate and the role they play in health and well-being.
Copper
www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section1/chapter4/4j.htmAn extensive look at deficiency and toxicity of this mineral including symptoms, diagnosis and a look at Wilson's Disease.
Copper And Menkes Disease
www.research.deakin.edu.au/performance/pubs/reports/cd/1998/...Explanation of the biochemical and genetic causes of the disease.
Drkoop.com: Beriberi
www.drkoop.com/ency/article/000339.htmOverview of this vitamin deficiency disease, caused by a lack of vitamin B1-thiamine.
EuroWilson
www.eurowilson.orgContains information about Wilson disease of interest to patients, family members and health care professionals.
Family Practice Notebook: Beriberi
www.fpnotebook.com/PHA98.htmExplains what the disorder is, the causes, symptoms, signs, lab results, diagnosis and x-ray results.
Fluorine
www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section1/chapter4/4d.htmFluoride is the ionic form of fluorine. A discussion about this mineral and its deficiency and toxicity.
Friends of Alexander Deihl
www.geocities.com/Heartland/Grove/1590/index.htmlA non-profit organization established to help children and their families who have been affected by a crippling disorder or are terminally ill. About Menkes' Syndrome with support.
Iodine
www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section1/chapter4/4c.htmA look at this mineral, why it is needed, how much is needed and where it is found. Symptoms and results of deficiency and toxicity are discussed.
Iron Deficiency and Toxicity
www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section1/chapter4/4b.htmThe Merck Manual takes a look deficiency and the symptoms of toxicity.
Justin Gordon and Menkes Syndrome
www.menkessyndrome.comInformation about Menkes Kinky Hair Syndrome through the experiences of a family - from birth to diagnosis and ultimately death.
KorCare
korcare.co.ukA residential care facility that provides 24 hour specialist, holistic care for clients suffering from Korsakoffs disease. Clients assessed and accepted from across the country - UK.
Magnesium Update Information
www.krispin.com/magnes.htmlAn article about this metallic element which is essential for normal body functioning. A list of diseases that can result from inadequate intake and things that cause losses in our body.
Magnesium Metabolism
www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section2/chapter12/12f.htmA look at disorders of magnesium metabolism by Merck Manual including the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Magnesium: Coming of Age
www.execpc.com/~magnesum/harvard.htmlA look at this mineral and who looses it. A look at replacement strategies.
Manganese
www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section1/chapter4/4h.htmA look at the intake of this mineral and how it compares with each person. A case study about its deficiency.
