Deficiency's Vitamins And Minerals
>
> Deficiency of vitamin B1
> A deficiency will result in beriberi, and minor deficiencies may be indicated with extreme fatigue, irritability, constipation, edema and an enlarged liver. Forgetfulness, gastrointestinal disturbances, heart changes, irritability, labored breathing and loss of appetite may also be experienced.
> With too little thiamin around a person may also experience nervousness, numbness of the hands and feet, pain and sensitivity, poor coordination, tingling sensations, weak and sore muscles, general weakness and severe weight loss.
>
> Deficiency of vitamin B2
> A shortage of this vitamin may manifest itself as cracks and sores at the corners of the mouth, eye disorders, inflammation of the mouth and tongue, and skin lesions. Dermatitis, dizziness, hair loss, insomnia, light sensitivity, poor digestion, retarded growth, and slow mental responses have also been
reported.
> Burning feet can also be indicative of a shortage.
>
> Deficiency of vitamin B3
> A deficiency may cause pellagra, the classic niacin deficiency
disease,
and
> is characterized by bilateral dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia.
> A shortage of niacin may be indicated with symptoms such as canker
sores,
> depression, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, halitosis, headaches,
indigestion,
> insomnia, limb pains, loss of appetite, low blood sugar, muscular
weakness,
> skin eruptions, and inflammation.
>
> Deficiency of vitamin B5
> With Vitamin B5 in short supply symptoms like fatigue, headaches,
nausea,
> tingling in the hands, depression, personality changes and cardiac
instability
> have been reported.
> Frequent infection, fatigue, abdominal pains, sleep disturbances and
> neurological disorders including numbness, paresthesia (abnormal
sensation such as
> "burning feet" syndrome), muscle weakness and cramps are also
possible
> indications that this nutrient is in short supply.
> Biochemical changes include increased insulin sensitivity, lowered
blood
> cholesterol, decreased serum potassium, and failure of
adrenocorticotropin to
> induce eosinopenia.
>
> Deficiency of vitamin B6
> Irritability, nervousness and insomnia as well as general weakness,
skin
> changes such as dermatitis and acne as well asthma and allergies might
develop
> when pyridoxine is in short supply. Symptoms may include nails that
are
ridged,
> an inflamed tongue as well as changes to your bones - which can
include
> osteoporosis and arthritis. Kidney stones may also appear.
> Vitamin B6 deficiency symptoms will be very much like those of B2 and
B3.
> Vitamin B6 is needed by the body to manufacture its own B3 vitamin.
>
> Deficiency of vitamin B9
> A deficiency of folic acid on an unborn baby may increase the risk of
the
> baby being born with spina bifida and other serious defects of the
nervous
> system.
> When deficient of folic acid, you might suffer from fatigue, acne, a
sore
> tongue, cracking at the corners of your mouth (same as deficiency of
vitamin
> B2, vitamin B6 as well as iron). Long term deficiency may result in
anemia and
> later in osteoporosis, as well as cancer of the bowel and cervix.
>
> Deficiency of vitamin B12
> Some symptoms of a deficiency will include a sore tongue, weakness,
fatigue,
> and weight loss, back pain and apathy. It might further result in
loss of
> balance, decreased reflexes, tingling of the fingers, ringing in the
ears
etc.
> A deficiency may also result in the raising of the level of
homocysteine
in
> the blood - which in high doses can be toxic to the brain, which may
be
> involved in Alzheimer disease. Severe deficiency may result in
pernicious
anemia
> also called Addisonian pernicious anemia.
> Another problem that appears in deficiency is the eroding of the
myelin
> sheath - the fatty sheath of tissue, which insulates the nerve fibers
in
your
> body.
>
> Deficiency of vitamin C
> When there is a shortage of VITAMIN C, various problems can arise,
although
> scurvy is the only disease clinically treated with vitamin C.
However, a
> shortage of vitamin C may result in "pinpoint" hemorrhages under the
skin
and a
> tendency to bruise easily, poor wound healing, soft and spongy
bleeding
gums
> and loose teeth.
> Edema (water retention) also happens with a shortage of vitamin C,
and
> weakness, a lack of energy, poor digestion, painful joints and
bronchial
infection
> and colds are also indicative of an under-supply.
>
> Deficiency of vitamin D
> A shortage can lead to softening of the bone and muscle twitching and
> convulsions, and in children it causes rickets - resulting in bent
legs.
In adults,
> the shortage causes loss of minerals from the bones, (osteomalacia)
where
> the bones are sore, tender, and weak muscles with the possibility of
deafness
> developing. In older people, osteoporosis may appear when protein is
also
lost
> from the bone. Vitamin D in short supply is also linked to having a
burning
> sensation in the mouth and throat, diarrhea, insomnia and visual
problems.
>
> Deficiency of vitamin E
> Deficiency of Vitamin E is not common, and the symptoms not very
clear
cut,
> but may include fatigue, inflamed varicose veins, wounds healing
slowly,
> premature aging and sub-fertility. When Vitamin E is in short supply
symptoms may
> include acne, anemia, muscle disease, dementia, cancers, gallstones,
> shortened red blood cell life span, spontaneous abortion
(miscarriage),
and uterine
> degeneration.
>
> Deficiency Vitamin F fatty acids
> Hair loss and eczema may be indicated when deficient in Vitamin F and
may
> cause damage to the kidneys, heart and liver. Behavioral disturbances
are
also
> noted when deficient. The immune system can become less efficient with
> resultant slow healing and susceptibility to infections.
> Tear glands can also not work effectively and may dry up. Blood
pressure
and
> cholesterol levels may be higher when deficient and blood more likely
to
> form clots.
>
> Deficiency of calcium
> Prolonged bone re-absorption from chronic dietary deficiency results
in
> osteoporosis - from either too little bone mass accumulation during
growth or
> higher rate of bone loss at menopause. Dietary calcium deficiency
also
has been
> associated with increased risk of hypertension, and colon cancer.
> When it is in short supply, a variety of symptoms from aching joints,
> eczema, elevated blood cholesterol, heart palpitations, brittle
nails,
hypertension
> (high blood pressure) and insomnia can become evident.
> Muscle cramps, nervousness, numbness in the arms and legs, rheumatoid
> arthritis, convulsions, depression and delusions have also been noted.
>
> Deficiency of chloride
> A deficiency of chloride is extremely rare and unlikely to occur but
a
> deficiency of chlorine in the body may cause excessive loss of
potassium
in the
> urine, weakness and lowered blood pressured.
>
> Deficiency of magnesium
> A severe deficiency caused by mal-absorption, chronic alcoholism,
renal
> dysfunction, or the use of certain medications can cause
neuromuscular
> manifestations, and personality changes can occur.
> Many cardiovascular problems are indicated with magnesium in short
supply
> and rapid heartbeats as well as fatigue, irritability, and seizure can
occur.
> Insomnia, poor memory, painful periods, depression, hypertension and
confusion
> may also indicative of magnesium in short supply.
> It is used for the management of premature labor, and for the
prophylaxis
> and treatment of seizures in toxemia of pregnancy. A deficiency may
also
be a
> contributing factor to incontinence in older people and bedwetting in
> children.
>
>
> Some symptoms of a Manganese deficiency:
>
> Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
> Multiple Sclerosis
> Deafness
> Nerve problems
> Depression
> PMS
> Gout
> Poor muscle co-ordination
> Hearing problems
> Retarded growth rate
> Infertility
> Ringing in ears (Tinnitus)
> Lack of concentration
> Stiff tendons
> Loss of libido in both sexes
> Stuttering
>
> Memory loss/mental confusion
> Tremors
> Miscarriages or still births
> Natural Sources of Manganese: Black walnuts, other raw nuts/seeds,
> pineapple, blueberries, avocado, cantaloupes, spinach, and the
bran/germ
of whole
> grains.
>
> Deficiency of phosphorus
> Deficiency of this element is unusual but may have symptoms varying
from
> painful bones, irregular breathing, fatigue, anxiety, numbness, skin
sensitivity
> and changes in body weight. A ratio of 2:1 in the diet between
phosphorus
> and calcium can cause low blood calcium levels.
> If calcium is in short supply relative to phosphorus there may be
increased
> risks of high blood pressure and bowel cancer.
>
> Deficiency of potassium
> The kidneys excrete any excesses, but deficiencies are seldom found in
> people on normal diets, although most people could look at increasing
their
> potassium intake. A deficiency may result in fatigue, cramping legs,
muscle
> weakness, slow reflexes, acne, dry skin, mood changes, irregular
heartbeat.
> If you are into bodybuilding, it is also a good idea to increase your
> potassium intake, since potassium is needed to maintain your muscles
in
good form,
> controlling your muscle actions, and since potassium is lost in
excessive
> sweating and urine. A great way to include this in your diet is to
have a
> banana, citrus fruit or even a dash of apple cider vinegar.
>
> Deficiency of sodium.
> A deficiency is rare, but can easily happen with diarrhea, vomiting
or
> excessive sweating, and a shortage may lead to nausea, dizziness,
poor
> concentration and muscle weakness.
>
> Deficiency of sulfur
> Deficiencies will only really happen if a diet is deprived of protein, or a poorly planned vegan diet, and a protein shortage is more likely to happen than a sulfur deficiency.
> Sulfur is said to clean the blood and to help protect us against toxic build-up |
