Posts tagged Iron Deficiency
You Can’t Medicate Your Way Out of a Poor Diet

The Lancet is considered one of the premier medical journals in the world. However, you may have yet to hear of the Eat Lancet Diet if you live outside of the UK. Their dietary recommendations should be spot on. However, adherents to the diet were examined and found to have deficiencies in several nutrients, including protein, selenium, zinc, iron, and folate. The subjects also reported a poorer mood. 1 Therefore, the people eating the Eat Lancet Diet may experience some diseases or symptoms caused by nutrient deficiencies. The problem is that they will more than likely think their problems come from disease rather than their diet. After all, why would The Lancet be recommending a diet that causes numerous nutrient deficiencies? Shouldn’t they know better? This post will cover why diet is overlooked by many healthcare practitioners, leading to misdiagnosis, erroneous medication prescriptions, and unnecessary medical treatments.

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Diet, Functional Medicine, General HealthScott Solomons, DDSThe Lancet, EAT Lancet, Nutrient Deficiency, Protein Deficiency, Selenium, Selenium Deficiency, Protein, Zinc, Zinc Deficiency, Iron, Iron Deficiency, Folate, Folate DeficiencyComment
Oysters: Nutrient Dense Gems

I grew up on the shore, fishing on the bay and ocean, so I have always loved to eat seafood and spend time on the beach. I spent the Memorial Day weekend on a local barrier island and was surprised to see an oyster vending machine outside a market. We purchased a box, ate half of them raw, and cooked the other half on the grill. I had never seen anything like it and was very impressed with the concept. I eat oysters every chance I get, Oysters are one of the most nutrient-dense foods, and in this post, I will talk about the incredible oyster and why you should include them in your diet.

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Diet, Functional Medicine, General HealthScott Solomons, DDSOysters, Nutrient-dense, Oyster Vending Machine, Aquaculture, Macronutrients, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin D, Selenium, Iron, Iron Deficiency, Manganese, Phosphorous, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, RiboflavinComment
The Five Most Common Micronutrient Deficiencies and How to Avoid Them

Micronutrients are the smaller building blocks, such as minerals and vitamins, we need to sustain life and have optimal function. Micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs) are quite common worldwide. Iron, iodine, folate, vitamin A, and zinc deficiencies are the most common MNDs. They are responsible for perinatal complications, poor growth in children, and increased mortality and morbidity. 1 They can be just as devastating to adults. This post will describe the deficiencies, their symptoms, and how to correct them.

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Diet, Functional Medicine, General HealthScott Solomons, DDSMicronutrient, MND, Nutrient Deficiency, Iron, Iodine, Vitamin A, Retinol, Zinc, Iron Deficiency, Weakness, Pale Skin, Chest Pain, Headache, Cold Hands, Brittle Nails, Iodine Deficiency, Thyroid Hormone, Folate, Folic Acid, Spina Bifida, Anencephaly, Fatigue, Gray Hair, Mouth Sores, Neuropathy, Acne, Eczema, Blindness, Diarrhea, Loss of Appetite, Unexplained Weight Loss, Plant-based, Animal-basedComment