Vitamin Deficieny and how to cure the effects of it.

 Vitamin Deficiency and how to cure the effects of it.

Vitamins are "The Organic compounds required in the diet in small amounts to perform specific biological functions and proportionate growth in living beings" and vitamins play very important role in maintaining our health. Generally we get all the necessary vitamins by the regular diet which includes milk, vegetable, fruits and etc.

People having regular diet might not suffer from any kind of vitamin deficiency but people who are on customized diet plan which neglects the consumption of essential food items such as fruit might cause some problems due to deficiency of a particular vitamin. For e.g. People trying for weight loss have caloric deficit diet in which they can not consume fruits as the sugar(Fructose) present in it might lead to gain weight and the person might suffer from vitamin C and E deficiency. This is just an example of vitamin deficiency. 


This deficiency could be treated with medication only when noticed, if overseen then the effect of deficiency will be long lasting and might take time for medication to cure it. 

 Vitamin A

Vitamin A specifically is not a single compound, in fact Vitamin A consists naturally occurring unsaturated organic compounds which includes retinol, retinal, retinoic acid, pro vitamin A and Carotene(beta carotene to be mores specific). 

It is widely said that vitamin A is good for vision which absolutely correct apart from that it is essential for a strong immune system also.

Deficiency of Vitamin A

Deficiency of Vitamin A will definitely show impact on one's immune system and sometimes might cause blindness. In severe cases it might result in infections of various kinds.

Sources of Vitamin A 

 Some of the sources of vitamin A are cod liver oil, sweet potato, carrots, broccoli, spinach and etc.

Sources of Vitamin A

Vitamin B (all B vitamins) 

Vitamin B is again not a single vitamin. There are all total 8 vitamins in vitamin B which are B1(thiamine), B2(riboflavin), B12(Biotin and etc). In order to have a healthy life all the vitamins should be consumed in proper amount. 

Deficiency of Vitamin B 

Deficiency of Vitamin B has a lot health consequences. The problems related to vitamin b deficiency are related to anemia, nervous system and other physical problems. It is safe to say that vitamin B deficiency is way more harmful than any other.

Sources of Vitamin B

In order to cope up with all your vitamin Bs you need to add Whole grains (brown rice, ) Meat (red meat, poultry, fish), Eggs and dairy products (milk, cheese), Legumes (beans, lentils), Seeds and nuts (sunflower seeds, almonds), Dark, leafy vegetables (broccoli, spinach), Fruits (citrus fruits, avocados, bananas) and etc to your daily diet.

Sources of Vitamin B

Vitamin C

Vitamin C also known as ascorbic acid is an essential vitamin. Is present mostly in citrus fruits.

Deficiency of Vitamin C

Vitamin C is responsible for various function in our body for e.g. development and repair of body tissue. Deficiency of vitamin C leads to many health complications such as scurvy, bleeding gums and etc. 

Sources of Vitamin C

 Vitamin C is mostly contributed in the diet by fruits such as Oranges, Kiwi, Banana and etc. 

Source of Vitamin C

Vitamin D

 You would have probably heard that Vitamin D is synthesized in the body when there is exposure to sunlight. Since most of us do not get enough exposure to sunlight there is vitamin D deficiency in most of us.

 Deficiency of Vitamin D

Vitamin D is responsible for the structure development of bones. Individual with vitamin D deficiency might have thin or brittle bone. People of older age are more prone to break their bones if there is deficiency of this vitamin in their body.

Sources of Vitamin D

There is no better source of vitamin D than our own body. If you want then you can approach a physician and might prescribe you the supplement which increase vitamin D in the body.

Broken bone(illustration only)

 

Vitamin E

It is not wrong to say that vitamin E is beauty vitamin. In many skin and hair care products vitamin in mentioned as an ingredient. Vitamin is good for skin and hair in the real sense. if you want to prevent hair loss then you might consider getting vitamin E capsules on Physician's prescription. 

Deficiency of Vitamin E

Deficiency of Vitamin E is related to problems of nervous system muscle and other organs.

It might also result in hair loss of an individual.

Sources of Vitamin E 

Nuts are primarily considered for Vitamin E. Nuts such as Almonds, Peanuts, Hazelnut and etc are good for vitamin E.

Sources of Vitamin E

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