Signs and Symptoms of Each Vitamin Deficiencies and Remedies for Them

A well-balanced and nutritious diet is at the epicenter of a healthy body. With the significant impact on the way the body functions, a nutritious diet ensures that the bodily functions are fueled by sufficient energy. Lack of sufficient nutrients may lead to different deficiencies that reflect in various symptoms. 

The body has its own way of communicating the vitamin deficiencies and recognizing them will help you make the necessary adjustments in the form of vitamin rich foods. Find your way through the signs of vitamin deficiencies so that you can tackle them better. 

Vitamin A Deficiency

• Vision related issues are prevalent in people who are facing vitamin A deficiency. Causing night blindness and white growths in eyes, eye sights will be significantly reduced in people with lack of sufficient vitamin A supplies. 
• Night blindness is a result of reduced rhodopsin which is a pigment found in the retinas of the eyes. It is essential to have a normal vision in the night times. 
• Vitamin A also leads to Bitot’s spots which are slightly elevated, white and foamy growths on the white area of the eyes, also known as  conjunctiva.
• Restoring vitamin A deficiency with foods such as orange and yellow colored vegetables and fruits, dark green leaf’s, dairy, poultry, organ meats, and fish. 

Vitamin B Deficiency

• Mouth ulcers or the cracks at the corner of the mouth is a widely linked symptom of vitamin deficiency. And, the reasons being vitamin B deficiency and iron deficiency. 
• Even though cracks or splits at the corners of the mouth is a common symptom of many health conditions, it would be mainly because of vitamin B and iron deficiencies. 
• Good B-complex food sources such as legumes, green vegetables, poultry, starchy vegetables, nuts, and seeds should be taken regularly. 
• B-complex deficiency can be addressed easily by consuming more foods that are rich in riboflavin, pyridoxin, thiamine.  

Vitamin C Deficiency 

• Vitamin C plays a multiple role as an antioxidant, cell growth enhancer and repairer, healing and immunity responsibilities. 
• Bleeding gums can be a sign of vitamin C deficiency. Even though incorrect brushing can be a root cause in some cases, in most scenarios it would be because of lack of sufficient vitamin C. 
• Weakened immunity, feeling tired, scurvy, dry and scaly skin, being bruised easily, weakened muscle and bones -- There are variety of concerns that are triggered by insufficient vitamin C. 
• Besides the bleeding gums, a prolonged vitamin C deficiency can cause tooth loss. As the body could not create vitamin C on its own, it should be taken care by making the right diet choices. 
• Most of the vegetables and fruits work as excellent resources of vitamin C, especially the fruits from the citrus family. 

Vitamin D Deficiency 

• Calcium is the building block of the bones and the body needs it for both growth and strength. And, vitamin D plays a major role in helping the body absorb calcium. 
• Apart from strengthening bones, vitamin D also helps in various functionalities of nervous, muscle, and immunity. 
• Vitamin D deficiency can lead to poor growth, patchy skin, and reduced immunity. The body can create vitamin D in sunlight but that is not enough. 
• Consuming fatty fish, cheese, mushrooms, dairy, poultry, soy, and yogurt can be useful in restoring the vitamin D levels in the body. 
• Conceived women are often prescribed with vitamin D supplements as it is essential in baby’s growth. The supplements are continued after the birth as this vitamin helps in breastfeeding. 

Multi Vitamin Deficiencies

• Vitamin deficiencies are often associated with poor diet and one person can experience multiple deficiencies at the same time. 
• Brittle hair and nails: It is a sign of lack of biotin. This vitamin B complex compound, play a crucial role in strengthening the nails and hair. 
• Hair loss and dandruff: Dandruff can be a never ending issue for some. Affecting the skin that produces oil (like scalp), dandruff is a sign of insufficient minerals such as zinc, calcium and vitamins such as niacin, riboflavin, and pyridoxin. 
• Red and white patches on the skin: Medically termed as kerotosis pilaris is a condition where the hair base is raised above the skin (like goosebumps). It can appear on shoulder, buttocks, and on the back of the body. Adding foods that are rich in vitamin A and C can help addressing this. 

One should tick the right boxes by taking nutritious and vitamin rich diet to avoid many health issues like above. 

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