Will Your Blood Test Detect Vitamin Deficiencies?

Vitamin deficiencies affect your overall health, but will your blood test detect them?

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CBC - Complete blood count (measures red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, and iron)

BMP - Basic metabolic panel (measures all basic organ systems and a few nutrients)

Neither of these tests will actually detect all of your nutritional deficiencies. What’s happening in the blood is not happening inside the cell.

Classical nutritional deficiencies - Severe deficiencies like scurvy, rickets, pellagra, or beriberi

Subclinical nutritional deficiencies - Could relate to repair, longevity, or protecting the immune system

Subclinical vitamin deficiency symptoms:

• Vitamin A - Problems with night vision
• Vitamin D - Low back pain
• Vitamin E - Weak muscles
• Vitamin K1 - Bruising
• Vitamin B1 - Anxiety
• Vitamin B2 - Cracked corners of the mouth or lips
• Biotin - Problems with your nails and hair loss
• Vitamin C - Bleeding gums and fatigue

How to test nutrient deficiencies:

Use a blood test that evaluates these nutrients off of your lymphocytes. A company called SpectraCell specializes in this. 

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, 56 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

[seanmurphy]

“Doctors don’t have enough training in vitamin deficiencies “.
That’s because they receive their training from school that are funded by big pharmaceutical companies. Do you honestly think they want doctor do anything other that prescribing expensive drugs?

[AustinAdams]

Who agrees with me?? We should have Dr. Berg make us a downloadable cheat sheet for vitamin functions/vitamin deficiencies? He could even charge $1 for it?? A nice go to that everyone can benefit from.

[sm-oksr]

I had ocd for almost an year
Got b12 tested it was 271 low normal
Started taking oral b12
Ocd stopped within a month
And never returned

[barbiefigueroa]

Always incredibly valuable info. Sometimes a symptom we think is something really bad is just a simple fix with a vitamin or mineral and I’m grateful for doctors like you that share this information with the public. Thank you Dr Berg!

[gerrywalsh]

I have had blood test results for years. Never showed any problems with vitamin. It was you that help me out . Thanks doc.

[BabyandLittleGuy]

Dr. Berg, you, Karen, and your staff are amazing. Just the info about vitamins and their function make this clip so worthwhile. Thank you for being a wonderful part of my days! 😃

[GaiaD]

This is so good to know! I’ve asked for vitamin deficiency tests before, and was always told I was fine, which now I know may not have been the case. Next time I will do the lymphocyte test 🙂

[bibit]

Why can’t there be more doctors like Doctor Berg? This man is a blessing. Thank you for teaching us so much.

[pauldavis]

I’ve taken many blood tests and have learned absolutely nothing from any of them

[rajaadawood]

You are our angel Doctor 😊 Bless you and your family Dr Berg🙏❤️ thank you very much 🌹

[naimab]

Sadly most of people’s can not pay for non covered tests

[PortCanon]

The last blood test I had, I didn’t eat for 24 hours because I thought it would clear some of the ‘pork fat’ out of my system from the bbq I made.
The doc looked at the numbers and said, “You were fasting, I can tell.. You shouldn’t starve yourself!! That was PK (pre-Keto) when I weighed over 300 lbs. and before I ever received an education from Dr. Berg.
Now, I’m due for the next blood test/Dr. visit in two weeks. I’ve been on Keto/IF for 3 months and I’m down 50 lbs. I can’t wait for him to say something negative in light of my blood pressure and waistline having some meaningful improvements. Thanks Dr. B!

[maxibake]

Yes, I always had Backache before taking D. Grr. Thank you for sharing this very important information with us all. Take care of yourself, & Happy Sunday to you & yours. ❤🙂🐶

[CharlieWinkelman]

I'm having trouble ordering this test in California, anybody know why that is and what to do about it?

[rafilover]

Thank you so much dr berg..this is great, great info♥️

[Sampardhanani]

You will never need to promote or affiliate with anyone as you are doing well . Feel so proud of your achievements. Especially because it's towards helping others and not a typical business that has manipulation in every way possible. Salute s .

[NancySteinVeganChef]

I am whole foods plant based and asked for B12 and D testing on my last bloodwork and was advised that insurance won't pay for it unless you show a deficiency. Ridiculous!

[marjorieondine]

Doctor, what is diet or vitamins you recommend? Thanks so much for all the information you provide.

[yasminshaik]

Thank you berg for your valuable information 🙂 it's really helpful to me

[ABrix-obbf]

You are so cool Eric Berg! I have been inspired by your teachings for 3 years now. Thank you for doing what you do :)