Several studies have shown that a relatively high percentage of patients diagnosed with manic-depressive schizophrenia also have hyperthyroidism. It seems that these two diseases share many of the same nutrient deficiencies. While many people perceive schizophrenics as some type of strange people to be avoided, I consider schizophrenia as a disease condition that is probably the result of correctable nutritional deficiencies. It's just a symptom that is a clue to what is going wrong in the body. However, these psychological problems can be an obstacle to correcting the disease.
Mineral balances can cause disturbed cognitive processes and paranoia.
These factors can prevent the person from perceiving a correct approach and taking steps toward solving the problem. Unfortunately many health professionals will perceive these mental disturbances and inaccurately diagnose the disease. Many people who have these schizophrenic characteristics may perceive themselves to be a little different or even perceive that they have experienced a mental or emotional change. Consequently they may be primed to accept a misdiagnosis. Typically when these people go to a doctor, the doctor will perceive these psychological problems and send them off to a psychiatrist who usually will wind up prescribing anti-psychotic drugs, rather than exploring the nutritional deficiencies that might have led to the condition.