Vitamin Deficiencies Testing & Treatment in Fresno

Low energy, brain fog, poor immunity, and unexplained symptoms are often rooted in vitamin deficiencies. Dr. Parsons uses functional testing and targeted nutrition to identify and correct exactly what your body is missing.

Functional nutrition testing for vitamin deficiencies
Overview

Understanding Vitamin Deficiencies

Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are far more common than most people realize — even among those who eat well. Modern soil depletion, processed foods, chronic stress, medications, and digestive issues all contribute to widespread nutrient gaps that conventional testing routinely misses.

At The Natural Path Health Center, Dr. Parsons uses functional lab testing to identify your exact deficiencies — then builds a personalized clinical nutrition plan to restore optimal nutrient status, energy, and resilience.

Common Signs of Vitamin Deficiencies

If any of these sound familiar, you're not alone.

  • Persistent fatigue or low energy
  • Brain fog and poor concentration
  • Mood changes, anxiety, or depression
  • Frequent colds or weakened immunity
  • Hair thinning or hair loss
  • Brittle nails and dry skin
  • Muscle cramps or weakness
  • Poor sleep quality
  • Slow wound healing
  • Cravings or unexplained appetite changes

What Causes Vitamin Deficiencies?

Nutrient-Poor Diet

Processed foods, soil depletion, and limited variety create chronic gaps in essential vitamins and minerals — even in patients who consider their diet healthy.

Poor Absorption

Gut dysfunction, low stomach acid, and inflammation prevent proper absorption of nutrients — so even good food and supplements may not reach your cells.

Chronic Stress

Stress rapidly depletes B vitamins, magnesium, vitamin C, and zinc — leaving the body in a sustained state of nutrient deficiency and symptom amplification.

Low Vitamin D

Vitamin D deficiency is widespread and impacts immunity, mood, bone health, and inflammation. Targeted supplementation and lifestyle adjustments correct it effectively.

Increased Demands

Pregnancy, athletic training, illness, medications, and aging dramatically increase nutrient needs — often outpacing dietary intake without targeted support.

Underlying Imbalances

Thyroid issues, hormonal shifts, chronic inflammation, and toxic burden all influence nutrient status — and need to be addressed alongside supplementation for full correction.

Dr. Mikell Suzanne Parsons, DC, CCN, DACBN, DACNB

Correcting Vitamin Deficiencies Naturally — Dr. Mikell Suzanne Parsons, DC, CCN, DACBN, DACNB

Dr. Parsons believes nutrition is medicine — and that correcting hidden vitamin deficiencies is one of the highest-leverage interventions in health. Her functional, test-first approach replaces guesswork with precision and gives patients real, measurable improvement in how they feel and function.

  • Certified Clinical Nutritionist
  • Functional Wellness Expert
  • Doctor of Chiropractic
  • 34+ Years Clinical Experience
  • Fresno, CA

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