Nomination Summary for Vitamin and mineral deficiencies (N20336)
Nominated Substances: L-Ascorbic acid, Folic acid, Iron and compounds, Nicotinic acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Zinc carbonate, Zinc Carbonate, Basic
Nomination Date: 01/22/2003
Nominator: Private Individual
Rationale: A substantial percentage of the U.S. population consumes less than the recommended amount of one or more essential vitamins or minerals, which in turn, could be a contributing factor to cancer and other diseases. Deficiency of some vitamins and minerals can cause DNA damage.
NTP Principles: not specified