Vitamin Deficiency

What Does It Mean?

Vitamin Deficiency occurs when the body lacks one or more essential vitamins required for proper physiological function. Deficiencies can lead to metabolic dysfunction, immune imbalances, neurological issues, and systemic inflammation. The specific impact depends on which vitamins are deficient, but common deficiencies include vitamins D, B-complex, and antioxidants.

How Did We Get There?

Root Causes

• Poor Dietary Intake – Insufficient consumption of nutrient-dense foods.

• Malabsorption Issues – Gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, dysbiosis) can impair nutrient absorption.

• Chronic Inflammation & Oxidative Stress – Increases demand for vitamins while reducing bioavailability.

• Mitochondrial Dysfunction & Energy Depletion – Leads to higher nutrient requirements, especially for B vitamins and antioxidants.

• Post-Vaccine Immune Dysregulation – Increased inflammation may deplete vitamin stores and elevate metabolic stress.

• Stress & Adrenal Fatigue – Depletes B vitamins and antioxidants needed for energy and hormone balance.

Signs & Symptoms

• Fatigue and low energy levels

• Poor immune function and frequent infections

• Cognitive difficulties ("brain fog"), mood imbalances, or neurological symptoms

• Muscle weakness, joint pain, or brittle hair and nails

• Increased oxidative stress, leading to premature aging and slow wound healing

Diagnostic Criteria

Diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms and lab markers assessing vitamin levels and oxidative stress.

How Do We Treat It?

Functional Medicine Approach

The treatment approach focuses on replenishing deficient vitamins, optimizing absorption, and reducing oxidative stress.

Supplement Protocol

Supplement	Function	Dosage & Frequency
V-Pax	Supplies key mitochondrial micronutrients and B vitamins to support energy production, stress response, and metabolic function.	4 capsules without food, daily

Additional Lifestyle Interventions:

• Nutrient-Dense Diet – Increase intake of vitamin-rich foods (e.g., leafy greens, fatty fish, eggs, nuts, seeds).

• Gut Health Support – Optimize digestion and absorption through probiotics and digestive enzymes if malabsorption is suspected.

• Stress Management – Implement lifestyle interventions such as meditation, deep breathing, and proper sleep to reduce vitamin depletion.

• Sunlight Exposure – Encourage daily sun exposure (15–30 minutes) to support natural vitamin D production.