November 20, 2014: With the news of Mike Nichols death, the MailOnline is re-running this article originally published in September. When Diane Sawyer met Mike Nichols, the Oscar, Grammy and five-time Tony winning director was a drug addict, hooked on the sleeping pill Halcion, and floating in a black depression. He was having a nervous breakdown and lost in âHalcion madnessâ with thoughts of going crazy, losing all his money and dying.
The symptoms of a mineral deficiency depend upon which nutrient the body lacks. They include: 1  constipation, bloating, or abdominal pain. 2  decreased immune system. 3  diarrhea. 4  irregular heart beat. 5  loss of appetite. 6  muscle cramping.
Hence, you should consume the required amount or take a supplement. Deficiency of this essential vitamin usually happens due to poor dietary habits, such as less consumption of fruits and vegetables. Zinc deficiency is a very serious problem, and should be treated using natural foods or dietary supplements. Other factors that may cause zinc deficiency in humans include: 1  Mal-absorption, 2  Diarrhoea. 3  Chronic liver disease. 4  Chronic renal disease. 5  Diabetes. 6  Surgery. 7  Heavy metal exposure.