Nature thought about man and endowed him with the instinct of self-preservation. Sometimes it works on its own and does not depend directly on us. It is enough just to listen to your body and learn to recognize and read the signs that it gives.

Thus, the deficiency of any substance in the body adversely affects the overall health of a person. Such a state of affairs cannot be considered acceptable. Therefore, the body begins to act up, to malfunction, as if hinting that something needs to be done about it.

We have compiled for you a list of the main symptoms that indicate a lack of certain vitamins and substances in the body, and recommendations on how to properly fill this deficiency.

Vitamin A

This vitamin is involved in all major functions and processes of the human body. It is especially important for keen vision and good condition of the skin, hair and nails. In addition, vitamin A helps to strengthen the immune system and effectively resist many colds. If your diet is rich in foods that include this vitamin, then you several times reduce the risk of occurrence and development of diseases of the cardiovascular system and cancer.

Symptoms of a lack of this vitamin in the body can be dry skin, tired eyes, falling vision, slow hair growth, low immunity, poor sleep, diarrhea.

Carrots, apricots, green vegetables, cabbage, plums, all yellow fruits and vegetables, pumpkin, tuna, sweet potatoes, butter, cream, egg yolk, fish and animal liver, dairy products.

Vitamin C

Without ascorbic acid, key processes in human life are impossible. For example, building cells and organs, protecting the human body from infections, viruses and microbes. If a person has no problems with vitamin C, then, as a rule, he has a strong immune system. Ascorbic acid helps improve the functioning of the liver, heart and many other organs.

Symptoms of vitamin C deficiency in the body are almost impossible not to notice. These include depression, bleeding gums, nosebleeds, high blood pressure, poor healing of wounds and cuts, rough red lines on the underside of the tongue, and patches or red dots on the skin of the shoulders.

What products contain? Citrus fruits, rose hips (most), tomatoes, cabbage, green onions, parsley, apples and pears (in small amounts).

Vitamin D

The main function of this vitamin in the human body is to ensure normal growth and development of bones. If there is enough vitamin D in the body, then the risk of developing rickets and osteoporosis is reduced. Also, this important vitamin helps regulate mineral metabolism in the body and promotes the deposition of calcium in bone tissue. However, it should be clarified that vitamin D should not be abused. Its excess in the body is just as harmful as its deficiency - it contributes to the reverse process, that is, softening of the bones.

The lack of vitamin D in the body can be tracked by a medical history. If a person often suffers from the flu or complains of joint pain, then most likely he has encountered this particular problem.

What products contain? Almonds, fatty fish, seafood, cottage cheese, fresh herbs (especially in parsley), sour cream, beef and pork liver, butter, medium fat milk.

Calcium

Calcium is essential for good bone and dental health. This element is also involved in the processes of hematopoiesis, metabolism, increases the body's resistance to infections and microbes. In addition, calcium calms the nervous system, has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Calcium deficiency manifests itself in different ways. The most common symptoms are brittle nails, fatigue, frequent muscle cramps.

What products contain? Milk, natural yogurt, cheese, almonds, salmon, legumes (beans, peas), green vegetables (onion, cabbage, celery), mustard, pistachios, garlic.

Protein

Protein is a building material. Every cell of the human body consists of this substance. It is also found in all organs and tissues. It is simply impossible to overestimate the importance of protein for normal human life. In addition, protein is a source of energy that energizes, good mood and activity.

Among the main symptoms of protein deficiency in the body, one can distinguish constant weakness and low efficiency, low resistance to viruses and infections, decreased libido, disruption of the liver, circulatory and nervous systems, and muscle atrophy.

What products contain? Red meat, legumes, nuts, chicken, cereals, soybeans, pumpkin seeds, sturgeon caviar, milk powder, peanuts, cheese, peas, tuna, cocoa powder.

Cellulose

In fact, fiber is found in all plant foods. It must be in your diet if you want to always stay in good shape and have good health. Its secret is that the human body is not able to digest fiber. As a result, it acts as a kind of "janitor", which effectively cleanses the body and improves the functioning of the digestive system.

How do you know if you have a fiber deficiency? Frequent constipation or, on the contrary, diarrhea, other intestinal problems and a constant feeling of hunger should alert you.

What products contain? Beans, all fruits and vegetables (especially broccoli, carrots, peaches, apples with peel), white rice, raspberries, strawberries, dried fruits (almonds, fats, raisins, dates, peanuts).

Instruction

Most often, the body is deficient in several vitamins, which is the reason for the variety of symptoms. However, this manifests itself differently for everyone. Some have malaise and deterioration in appearance, while others have symptoms of illness. It depends on the degree of beriberi and the potential of the body. But in most cases, the deficiency of any organic compounds is first manifested by alarming symptoms and only then causes poor health.

One of the first to suffer from beriberi is the nervous system. And the main signs of its violation are memory loss, poor and short night sleep, irritability, desire to conflict and argue, bad mood from the moment of awakening, inability to concentrate on reading or work, depression, anxious, obsessive thoughts and a broken state in the evening. Most often this is due to a lack of vitamin C, D, group B and choline.

The circulatory system suffers no less from beriberi. And a sure sign of this is numbness of the legs and severe fatigue in the evening, convulsions, redness of the eyelids and corneas of the eyes, a decrease in skin elasticity, itching in some of its areas, due to the weakness of the blood vessels, varicose veins develop, bleeding. Most often, these are caused by a deficiency of vitamin C and K.

The respiratory system reacts in its own way to vitamin deficiency. Sudden appearance of redness on the face, sometimes swelling of the lips, frequent sneezing, asthma attacks, allergies, inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. One of the causes of these symptoms is a lack of vitamins A, E and C in the body.

The digestive organs respond to a lack of vitamins with a feeling of discomfort, especially after taking something, for example, kefir, as well as frequent diarrhea or constipation, intestinal colic, gastritis, unwillingness to have breakfast. Such symptoms may arise from a deficiency of vitamin A and group B.

The skin reacts quite strongly to the lack of vitamins. It becomes flabby, dry or oily, with frequent acne, bruising on the body, or petechial hemorrhages. Small wrinkles form above the upper lip, and itching appears due to dryness. If these signs are combined with severe hair loss, a change in the shape or structure of the nails, then this is a sure indication of a lack of vitamins A, E, C and choline in the body.

The musculoskeletal system reacts to vitamin deficiency by reducing the elasticity of the ligaments, crunching, pain in the spine and various joints, severe physical fatigue in the evening, impaired posture, excess weight and muscle flabbiness. These symptoms appear with a lack of vitamins B2, B5, B6, D, C, E and choline.

Vitamins are necessary not only for the normal course of all metabolic processes, but also for the activation of trace elements that are present in the body most often in sufficient quantities. And accordingly, the deficiency of the first leads to a deficiency of the second, which further aggravates the state of many body systems. And beriberi can be avoided only by eating properly prepared, fresh food, mainly of plant origin. But since she is not able to fully meet all the needs, it is worth taking prophylactic doses of ready-made vitamin and mineral preparations at least 2 times a year.

Vitamins are called - low molecular weight organic compounds with high biological activity. They act as metabolic catalysts, promote the synthesis of hormones, the breakdown of fats, proteins and carbohydrates, provide nerve conduction, etc.

Traditionally, vitamins are divided into two types:

• fat-soluble (A, D, E, F, K)

tends to accumulate in the body and have a toxic effect when consumed excessively;

• water soluble (B, C)

the excess of which is excreted from the body with urine.

The main source of vitamins is food and ready-made vitamin complexes, because. the body cannot synthesize them on its own. The exception is nicotinic acid.

Vitamin deficiency

Vitamin deficiency can lead to very serious consequences, causing serious eye, nervous system, liver diseases, skin lesions, rickets, anemia, capillary fragility, etc.

Early signs of a vitamin deficiency are:

• drowsiness,

• lethargy,

• dryness or flaking of the skin,

• decreased vision,

• decreased concentration,

• increased irritability,

• deterioration in mood and well-being,

• frequent colds (decreased immunity).

The reason for the shortage is an unbalanced diet and the inability to consume the right amount of food that meets the requirements of vitamins.

It should be noted that people involved in fitness are among the group of people who especially need vitamins. They allow you to better adapt to training and achieve better results due to their ability to reduce oxidation processes in the body.

Antioxidant properties, the ability to boost immunity and support musculoskeletal function make vitamins indispensable for people who live in a fitness style and care about the health of their bodies.

How often to take vitamins?

As a prevention of beriberi, doctors recommend drinking vitamin complexes two to three times a year, lasting from one to two months. If you experience strong physical and emotional stress, work in hazardous industries, follow a strict diet or fast, then the body needs additional strength and it is worth taking vitamin complexes much more often.

Before taking vitamins, you need to take tests and consult with your doctor. This will allow you to determine the deficiency of which vitamins you are experiencing and choose the most suitable set of vitamins for you.

Vitamins and weight loss

Vitamins are in their own way, accelerators of chemical and biological reactions in the body. Their lack will lead to a metabolic failure and can slow down the process of losing weight.

What vitamins and how will help us get rid of extra pounds?

Vitamin C actively participating in intracellular metabolic processes, promotes the breakdown of glucose and its conversion into energy. Vitamin D promotes the absorption of calcium, an active participant in the fat burning process.

B vitamins They activate the reaction of converting fats, proteins and carbohydrates into energy, promote the synthesis of "good" cholesterol, hormones and fatty acids. They have a positive effect on the thyroid gland and the gastrointestinal tract, without the normal functioning of which the process of losing weight is not possible.

Vitamins and muscle building

Working out in the gym, working on our own body, we strive to give it ideal shape. And it is difficult for us to do without vitamins, which are actively involved in muscle growth.

Vitamin A promotes protein synthesis, thereby stimulating muscle growth. It is involved in the production of glycogen, which provides energy for intense workouts.

B vitamins play an important role in metabolic processes and metabolism. In addition, vitamin B12 ensures the normal functioning of nerve cells, through which muscle stimulation occurs.

Vitamin E actively involved in the protection of cell membranes, promotes the restoration and growth of muscle cells.

Assimilated thanks to vitamin D calcium and phosphorus provide fast and powerful muscle contractions.

Vitamin C improves the processes of recovery and growth of muscle cells. It is involved in the formation of connective tissue, the production of collagen, promotes the release of hormones, such as the anabolic hormone testosterone.

Vitamin A deficiency

Vitamin A normalizes the condition of the mucous membranes of the lungs and skin, improves the functioning of the urinary tract and intestines. Lack of vitamin A causes dermatitis, increases susceptibility to disease.

The retinal form of vitamin A is part of the visual receptors that are located in the retina of the eye. Its lack leads to a sharp decrease in visual adaptation to the dark, in the common people called "night" blindness.

If the body is deficient in vitamin A for a long time, xerophthalmia can develop - a condition in which a foamy spot (Bito's spot) appears on the sclera (whites of the eye), the cornea thickens and connective tissue forms. Xerophthalmia can lead to permanent blindness.

Vitamin A deficiency is called the state when its level in the blood drops to 15 micrograms per 100 ml (the norm is from 20 to 50 micrograms / ml). It is caused primarily by a violation of the ability of the intestine to absorb fats, including fat-soluble vitamins.

Treatment involves the use of a lethal dose (up to 20 times the norm) during the first 3 days. Further, within a month, the use of a dose exceeding the daily dose by 3 times. During this period of time, the symptoms should disappear.

Lack of B vitamins

B vitamins are responsible for the functioning of the nervous system, our mood and well-being, as well as the beauty of our skin and hair. The first sign of a lack of B vitamins is redness and flaking of the skin, a feeling of fatigue and irritability.

Each of the vitamins of this group has its own effect on the body and, accordingly, the symptoms of their deficiency also differ.

deficit vitamin B1(thiamine) contributes to memory impairment, insomnia, the development of neuroses, arrhythmias, can provoke weakness, irritability, nervousness and indigestion. The complex of disorders caused by a lack of vitamin B1 is called beriberi.

From lack Vitamin B2(riboflavin) vision and skin condition suffer. Riboflavin neutralizes the harmful effects of toxic substances on the organs and respiratory tract, stimulates the liver.

Vitamin B3 has an anti-allergic effect, reduces the likelihood of spasms of the limbs and the brain. Signs of its lack are a feeling of anxiety and physical inhibition.

Vitamin B5(calcium pantothenate) is involved in the body's metabolic processes, affects the normalization of hormonal levels, and prevents depression. Symptoms of its lack: weakness, chronic stress, frequent depression.

Vitamin B6 promotes the production of the main hormones: melatonin, serotonin and dopamine. Participates in the processing of amino acids, improves lipid metabolism in atherosclerosis. The lack of this vitamin leads to a decrease in immunity and hormonal disorders, inflammation of the skin, the formation of acne and conjunctivitis.

a lack of Vitamin B12 It is expressed in violation of blood flow, increased cholesterol levels and a decrease in hemoglobin and the concentration of red blood cells. It can also manifest itself in a feeling of severe weakness, increased fatigue, visual disturbances, up to hallucinations.

Vitamin C deficiency

Vitamin C it is an antioxidant, it is involved in the formation of connective tissues, improves the absorption of iron, promotes the healing of wounds and burns. Its lack leads to increased irritability, weakness, depression, decreased appetite, subcutaneous hemorrhage and bleeding gums, bone wasting and swelling of the joints. That is, to the development of such a disease as scurvy.

Scurvy can be cured by taking large amounts of vitamin C for one week. After the dose is reduced and continue taking another 1 month.

Vitamin D deficiency

deficit vitamin D usually due to insufficient exposure to the sun. Its symptoms: fatigue, poor health, long healing of fractures. Prolonged lack of vitamin D contributes to the development of osteoporosis and rickets.

Vitamin E deficiency

a lack of vitamin E leads to impaired coordination of movement and muscle disorders. Often there is a myopathy, in which there is a weakening of the muscles and muscle tissues.

Signs of deficiency include apathy and chronic fatigue that occurs against the background of anemia. There is a thinning of the retina of the eye, which leads to a deterioration in vision.

Hair and skin cover suffer, superficial wrinkles and pigmentation appear. There may be malfunctions in the reproductive, immune and digestive systems.

Pivot table:

Vitamin name	Briefly about the vitamin	Symptoms of beriberi	What threatens the lack	How to treat
	fat-soluble vitamin synthesized from plant carotenoids and animal retinoids. The norm for men is 900 mcg, for women, 700 mcg.	Deterioration of vision, violation of the skin, damage to the mucous membranes of the intestines, bronchi, genitourinary system.	Night blindness, xerophthalmia, dermatitis, infectious diseases	Eating foods rich in this vitamin, vitamin A in finished form.
	A group of water-soluble vitamins responsible for the functioning of the nervous system, the production of hormones and the condition of the skin. The daily norm for an adult is in the range of 50-300 mcg.	Increased irritability and tearfulness, decreased efficiency, insomnia, loss of appetite, tendency to constipation, loss of appetite, pain in the calf muscles, deterioration of the skin and hair, etc.	beriberi, neuroses, depression, hormonal disorders	Eating foods rich in vitamins of this group, as well as in finished form orally and intramuscularly.
	A water-soluble vitamin necessary for the normal functioning of connective and bone tissue, an antioxidant and an immunostimulant. The daily norm for an adult is 50-60 mg.	Increased irritability, weakness of the immune system, pallor and dry skin, bleeding gums, fragility of blood vessels and hair		The use of an increased dose of vitamin C for 1 week and bringing to the daily norm for a month.
	A fat-soluble vitamin, the "sunshine vitamin". The daily norm for children is 400 IU, for an adult - 600 IU.	Increased fatigue, brittle bones, difficulty in healing fractures		Sun exposure, vitamin-rich foods, fish oil
	Fat soluble vitamin. Daily rate: 10 - 20 mg.	Apathy, chronic fatigue, impaired coordination of movement, blurred vision, brittle hair, peeling of the skin, increased pigmentation	Neuromuscular disorders: spinal-cerebellar ataxia, myopathies, anemia	The use of products containing vitamin E, and vitamin in finished form

Style Outcome

Vitamins are indispensable for the normal functioning of the body. Their deficiency can cause severe damage to our health and lead to the development of serious diseases. The preventive use of vitamin complexes, eating food with a high content of vitamins will help to cheer up, improve well-being and maintain the normal functioning of the main body systems.

A complete balanced diet can provide the full range of vitamins and minerals you need.

But in real life, keeping track of all the substances necessary for health is not at all easy. Knowing what you lack or what is present in the body in excess is already half the battle. Watch what your body says...

Sometimes we feel bad for no apparent reason and performance is at zero. Often we think that our poor health is caused by a lack of vitamins, and therefore we go to the nearest pharmacy for a multivitamin preparation. But how to understand - which vitamins are not enough?

vitamins

Everyone knows that vitamins are special substances that have no calories and are not building materials for the body. But they perform a number of important functions of the body - they maintain the metabolism at the proper level, monitor the work of enzymes, stimulate metabolic processes, the transmission of nerve impulses, and much more.

In a word, they bring a state of harmony into the body. But this is only when they enter the body in the required amount. However, how to understand that the body is deficient in vitamins?

The most correct way

It's best to get tested. But we are usually busy at work or other things. The doctor will also determine the typical manifestations of hypovitaminosis based on your appearance and your complaints - this is how the state of vitamin deficiency is called in medicine. There are several typical external symptoms, on the basis of which even a non-physician can notice the problem.

Your hair

If the body is healthy, the hair looks shiny, it is elastic, it literally flows over the shoulders and shimmers in the sun. If the hair began to look like a bundle of straw, does not hold the shape in the hairstyle, gets confused, split, they have faded and even nourishing masks do not save them - this is one of the signs of a lack of vitamins.

Dry and itchy scalp is a sign of vitamin E deficiency, and if dermatitis appears on the scalp, then retinol (vitamin A); or a deficiency of B vitamins, which help nourish the scalp and conduct nerve impulses to the skin.

With excessive oily hair, you need to think about a deficiency of riboflavin, and with severe hair loss, there is usually not enough folic acid or vitamin C. Dandruff appears with a deficiency of vitamins B12 and B6 or unsaturated fatty acids.

In addition, hair suffers from a deficiency of minerals - especially iron and calcium.

your nails

Healthy nails grow well and have an even color, smooth, and the skin of the periungual bed is pale pink, without cracks and burrs.

If your nails bend, exfoliate, crack across or along the nail, grow poorly and look pale, turn yellow - most likely, this indicates a deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Deep hangnails indicate a lack of vitamin A or vitamin E, and if your fingers are numb, most likely you should make up for the deficiency of B vitamins.

your skin

The skin is generally a “mirror” of vitamin deficiency, they reflect the manifestations of a lack of almost all substances that are somehow attributed to vitamins.

• Dryness of the skin on the face, the appearance of wrinkles - small and larger, pallor of the skin - this is a consequence of a deficiency of vitamins E or A, nicotinic acid.
• Oily skin and its peeling may indicate a deficiency of vitamin B2, acne and red spots are a deficiency of fatty acids and, along with them, fat-soluble vitamins. If allergic and other types of dermatitis are frequent, this is a problem with B vitamins and vitamin H (biotin). With its deficiency, there may also be manifestations of hyperpigmentation on the skin - the appearance of brown spots, moles.
• A yellowish skin tone indicates a vitamin B12 deficiency.

The skin of the body also signals problems with vitamins - the manifestation of dryness and goosebumps on the hips and shoulders indicates a lack of vitamins A and E, and long-term bruises, especially in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe shins and forearms, indicate problems with skin vessels due to rutin deficiencies ( vitamin P) and vitamin C.

Itching dermatoses of the skin with excessive dryness gives vitamin B deficiency, especially B3 or B6, combined with a lack of iodine.

your eyes

With a lack of vitamins, problems also arise with the eyes - the usual manifestations of a lack of vitamins are the flickering of flies before the eyes, especially with sudden movements. This is usually caused by vitamin D deficiency.

With a weakening of twilight vision (when you see poorly and navigate in the dark), vitamin A is usually not enough. In addition, symptoms of a deficiency of these same vitamins can be frequent eye inflammation and eyelids, feeling of sand and burning in the eyes, especially in the evening, a frequent manifestation of barley. Circles under the eyes and blood vessels may also develop - add vitamins P and group B to your diet.

Your overall health

There are many more signs of vitamin deficiency that the body signals to us in one way or another:

• very dry or cracked lips, pustules appear in the corners of the mouth,
• the oral mucosa turns pale, the gums may bleed, a whitish coating forms on the tongue,
• appetite suffers - it can be selective, or it can simply decrease,
• a person with a lack of vitamins often gets sick, he has jumps doveleniya, the tips of the fingers on the hands tremble, in the evening the legs hurt and swell, they can “buzz”,
• frequent episodes headache, insomnia, a person is irritable and picky about people, does not remember dates and events well.

In such cases, we are not talking about a deficiency of a particular vitamin, since many of them are involved in metabolic processes.
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Visible signs of deficiency and excess of vitamins

Arms

Cold hands: lack of magnesium, reduced thyroid function, chronic fatigue and decreased heart performance.

Leather

Stretch marks: zinc deficiency

Cornification: vitamin A deficiency

Spontaneous bleeding: lack of vitamins C or K or platelets

Dry scaly skin with red rings around hair follicles: lack of vitamin C

Yellow palms: excess beta carotene

"Goose pimples": lack of essential fatty acids

Legs

Painful calf muscles: lack of magnesium

Vibrant knee jerk: lack of magnesium

Heart

Irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, cardiomegaly: magnesium and cofactor Q deficiency or caffeine sensitivity

Throat

Thyroid enlargement: iodine deficiency, decreased thyroid function

Nails

White spots: lack of minerals, more often zinc

Wavy furrows: zinc deficiency

Soft brittle nails: lack of magnesium

crumbling nails: general lack of minerals in the body

Skin on the face

Oily, red, scaly skin on the face and sides of the nose: lack of vitamin B2

Seborrheic dermatitis around the nose and an acne-like rash on the forehead: lack of vitamin B6

Eyes

Cataract: lack of chromium or excess of free radicals

Bags and dark circles under the eyes: allergy or intolerance to a certain product

Bluish tint of the whites of the eyes and early graying of the hair: vitamin B12 deficiency or deficiency anemia

Oral cavity

Pale cracked tongue: iron deficiency

Painful cracked tongue: lack of vitamin B3

Painful tongue and its burning sensation and peeling of the lips: lack of vitamin B2

Swollen tongue with indentations from teeth: intolerance to a certain product

Smooth painful tongue: folic acid deficiency

Chapped lips: vitamin B2 deficiency, stomatitis

And be sure

When such symptoms appear, it's time to visit your therapist or family doctor, and only together with him, weeding out some diseases that can manifest themselves in a similar way, choose a complex of vitamins and the form of their intake - tablets, capsules or even injections.

Vitamins are organic nutrients that are vital for the normal functioning of all cells, tissues and processes in the body. Symptoms of deficiency of any vitamin depend on what it is responsible for. Most often, people are deficient in water-soluble vitamins, since fat-soluble ones can accumulate in the body.

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Vitamin A (retinol) deficiency

Vitamin A helps in the growth and repair of body tissues, it gives you smooth, soft, disease-free skin. From the inside, it protects the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, throat, and lungs, reducing susceptibility to infection. Other important functions of vitamin A are building strong bones, teeth and white blood cells, and maintaining good vision.

The first symptoms of vitamin A deficiency are night blindness (the inability of the eye to adapt to the dark), dry skin, loss of appetite, increased fatigue, seborrhea, dull and brittle hair. Prolonged lack of retinol leads to xerophthalmia, increased dryness of the eyes, increased susceptibility to colds and viral infections, weight loss, loss of smell and taste.

To describe a mild deficiency of any vitamin, doctors use the term "subclinical deficiency". In case of a long-term deficiency of any vitamin, the term "avitaminosis" is used.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency

The main function of vitamin C is to maintain the proper level of collagen, a protein necessary for the formation of the connective tissue of the skin, ligaments and bones. Vitamin C also plays an important role in the healing of wounds and burns, the formation of red blood cells and the prevention of hemorrhage. In addition, vitamin C fights bacterial infections. Vitamin C stimulates the production of interferon and acts as an inactivator against viruses, helping to fight diseases such as:

• herpes
• hepatitis
• polio
• encephalitis
• pneumonia

Signs of vitamin C deficiency are shortness of breath, indigestion, bleeding gums, weakening of the enamel, swollen or painful joints, nosebleeds, anemia, decreased resistance to infection, and slow healing. Breastfeeding women with vitamin C deficiency have problems with lactation. The autumn lack of vitamin C will make you a target for all colds, therefore, in the cold season, prevention of ascorbic acid deficiency becomes especially important, such diseases can be treated by also increasing the dose of vitamin C.

Prolonged lack of vitamin C leads to scurvy

Vitamin E (tocopherol) deficiency

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, meaning it fights the damaging effects of free radicals. Vitamin E plays an important role in the cellular respiration of all muscles, especially the heart. Vitamin E also helps to slow down the aging process, it is necessary for the proper focus of the eyes, and it helps to heal wounds and scars.

The saddest consequence of vitamin E deficiency for women is frequent miscarriages or premature births, which is why so often the treatment of these problems begins with a blood test for vitamin deficiency. With a lack of tocopherol, iron absorption is disrupted, which can result in anemia. The first symptoms of deficiency are vision problems, which, with prolonged beriberi, can result in the appearance of cataracts and retinal degeneration, muscle cramps, tingling, burning and numbness of the extremities.

Vitamin K is necessary for the formation of prothrombin, a chemical element necessary for normal blood clotting. It is also vital for the normal functioning of the liver.

Vitamin deficiency is expressed primarily in the bleeding of the smallest wounds, nose and internal bleeding, blood in the stool and urine. Vitamin K deficiency can transform into diseases such as celiac disease (intestinal malabsorption), colitis, and can cause miscarriage.

Vitamin D helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus needed for the formation of bones and teeth, it is also valuable in maintaining the stability of the nervous system, stable functioning of the cardiovascular system and normal blood clotting.

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A lack of vitamin D leads to insufficient absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract, as a result, the bones of the skull soften, the spine curves, and the bones of the wrist, knee and ankle joints expand. The first manifestation of vitamin D deficiency may be increased nervous excitability, irritability.