Most humans currently suffer from nutrient deficiencies as can be seen in the rising cases of disease. Whether from empty calories (junk food), lack of variety of foods, chemical induced (pharmaceuticals), or any number of other factors from packaging, air, water, soil. And nutrient deficiencies have long-lasting health effects. Following are some of the more common vitamins and minerals lacking in our diets that can cause an array of symptoms from poor memory and bleeding gums to impaired productivity and depression.

VITAMIN B12 (cobalamin)