Brain Health 5

Question 1

folic acid

Answer 1

deficiency: peripheral nerve problems, memory disorder, convulsion, neural tube defects
no symptoms of overabundance
spinach, yeast, broccoli

Question 2

iron

Answer 2

deficiency: anemia (reduction of amount of oxygen in blood, oxygen necessary for conversion of glucose into energy)
no symptoms of overabundance
animal protein, beans, rice, corn, apricots, liver

Question 3

vitamin b12

Answer 3

deficiency: blood disorders, memory problems, pain, abnormal touch sensations, degeneration of white matter
no symptoms of overabundance
beef liver, clams, oysters, tuna

Question 4

vitamin D

Answer 4

deficiency: low calcium levels (normally helps body bring in calcium), seizures, Rickets (malformation of bones, sweating, restless)
overabundance: excessive calcification of bones and soft tissues
tuna, salmon, milk with vitamin D

Question 5

vitamin A

Answer 5

deficiency: vision problems, changes in skin and mucous membranes, decreased sense of taste
overabundance: nausea, fatigue, headache
sweet potato, dairy products, beef liver, raw carrots