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What else can I help you with?
Is pica contagious?
No, Pica is not a contagious condition. Pica is generally caused by a mineral deficiency, and someone with a mineral deficiency can't pass that deficiency on to others.
What vitamin and mineral deficiency cause bad eye sight?
the lack of the vitamin that is in carrots.
Deficiency of which mineral causes dwarfism and hypothyroidism?
Dwarfism is zinc deficiency. hypothyroidism is iodine deficiency.
Has there ever been a carnivorous cow?
Occaisonally the media has reported a cow eating a rabbit or something. Mostly this is from a mineral deficiency, called Pika, that stems from a nitrogen deficiency in the diet, and cows that have this deficiency will turn to eating carrion or small animals to satisfy that deficiency craving. A healthy cow that has all her mineral and vitamin requirements met will not turn carnivorous. She will be what evolution made her to be: a large, herbivorous grazer.
What is a deficiency disease cause and possible treatment?
I think it would be a deficiency is a vitamin or mineral. Increase the relevant vitamin or mineral to optimum levels.
What mineral deficiency causes anaemia?
iron
How do you stop eye from twitching?
Often it is a mineral deficiency that causes the twitch - usually a magnesium deficiency.
What are the problems with a vegetarian diet?
Some potential(!) pitfalls that might occur include: osteoporosis (due to reduced calcium supply), several problems caused by mineral- and protein deficiency. In general one should take care about the vitamin, mineral and protein supply when starting with a diet.
Pica is a sign of what kind of mineral deficiency?
Iron.
What mineral deficiency causes goiter?
iodine
What is dirt eating disorder called?
mineral deficiency
Why is your finger cramping?
There are a number of things that can cause cramps from mineral deficiency to certain glandular problems. If drinking a few sports drinks does not help you I would suggest you check with your doctor.
