Episode 82: Micronutrient Deficiency Signs

Today, we're diving into the often overlooked signs and symptoms of micronutrient deficiencies, from vitamins A, D, and K to magnesium, zinc, and beyond. You'll discover how subtle clues like gritty eyes, dream recall, muscle cramps, and even pink tongues can signal deeper nutritional gaps impacting mood, energy, and neurological health. Whether you're a practitioner seeking a sharper clinical eye or simply want to optimize your well-being, this episode supplies you with insights and tools to decode your body's signals and restore balance. Register for the Nutrition-Focused Physical Assessment Master Class with Dr. Liz Lipski at To become a Certified Functional Medicine practitioner, visit . Try our 7-day free trial, no credit card required. ⁠ For Certified Functional Nutrition education for both practitioners and lay people, visit 00:00 Signs of vitamin A deficiency 06:21 Vitamin E and K deficiencies 07:30 Fermented foods and vitamin K 10:48 Understanding methylation and B vitamins 16:42 Effects of vitamin B6 on sleep 18:25 Signs and symptoms of B12 deficiency 23:37 Identifying causes of muscle cramps 25:57 Recognizing magnesium deficiency signs 30:20 Signs of potassium and zinc issues 31:28 Wrapping up and resources offered Support this show . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 82: Micronutrient Deficiency Signs is an episode from Solving the Puzzle with Dr. Datis Kharrazian by Datis Kharrazian.

This episode is 32:39 long.

This episode was published on Apr 7, 2026.

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