Symptoms Of Vitamin Deficiency

In today’s world, even though most people try to eat completely healthy and fresh but the fruits and vegetables that were earlier a powerhouse of nutrients are adulterated. These are mostly due to the modern techniques and mechanisms used for the plantation or manufacture of these plants.

Also, every other food that served as a source of certain nutrients is not completely pure any more. This often contributes to the deficiencies of the body due to lack of availability of the desired nutrients. The most common deficiency is that of vitamins that is mostly compensated by the right kind of foods that one consumes.

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Also, with so many complex problems that one faces today, how to know that you are suffering from vitamin deficiencies? Although there are no hard and fast signs to know that you are suffering from vitamin deficiencies, but some symptoms explained below will definitely serve as an initial marker prompting further investigation at the doctor’s clinic.

There are seven main types of vitamins that are needed by our body. These are vitamin A, B, C, D, E & vitamin K.

Also, Vitamin B is further divided into eight different sub types, which are…

B1 or Thiamine; B2 or Riboflavin,

B3 or Niacin; B5 or Pantothenic Acid,

B6 or Pyridoxine; B7 or Biotin,

B9 or Folic acid; B12 or Cyanocobalamin.

The vitamins are so many so for an average common person to answer the question of “How to know that you are suffering from vitamin deficiencies?” is extremely difficult. Hence, your personal guide of the signs to know that you are suffering from vitamin deficiencies is given below.

Cramps
Cramps in the various muscles can serve as a sign to know that you are suffering from vitamin deficiencies of Vitamin B along with calcium, magnesium and potassium.

Itches
A severe hair itch signifies Vitamin B7 deficiency in the body.

Pains
Aches and pains in different muscles or bones in the body is a distinct marker or sign to know that you are suffering from vitamin deficiency of Vitamin D.

Numbness Or Tingling
Numbness, tickling or tingling in certain part of the body frequently such as foot or hands may also be a sign to know that you are suffering from vitamin deficiency of Vitamin B.

Cracks
Cracks on skin, especially on the corners of the mouth or inside the mouth, are a signs for deficiency of Vitamin B.

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Scaling Of Skin
A scaly rash on the skin is a distinct marker for Vitamin B7, A, D, E, and K.

Low Energy Or Brain Function
The deficiency of Vitamin B amounts to reduced brain functions or brain activity accompanied by low energy.

Sweating
Excessive sweating in the head signifies the deficiency of Vitamin D in the body.

Bumps
Small acne look alike bumps on the face, arms, thighs and butts is a marker for severe Vitamin A and D deficiency in the body.

Hair Loss
Hair loss can be aggravated due to Vitamin B in the body.

Nail Marker
Deficiencies of Vitamin E can cause severe deformation in the nails such as premature breaking, peeling of the upper layer on the nail.