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"Erika L. Pfleger" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 18 Nov 1995 15:52:02 -0500
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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>
 
>But if we were doing a "patient profile", perhaps considering low blood
>pressure teamed with persistent vitamin (B's, esp. folic acid) and
>mineral deficiencies, (iron = anemia, zinc = white flecks on fingernails)
>might lead to an earlier diagnosis of CD/gluten intolerance.
 
I had heard before that white flecks under the fingernails are a sign of
zinc deficiency; but what about pale half-moons near the bottom of the
nail?  are these also a sign of zinc deficiency?
 
Erika L. Pfleger <[log in to unmask]>

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