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Vitamin E deficiency if your nervous system is an extensive network of Highways and byways think of vitamin e as the traffic controller ensuring smooth coordination without sufficient vitamin E this system could experience some gridlock with you having impaired coordination muscle weakness and in severe cases even paralysis it’s not an
Ideal situation for performing everyday tasks with ease vitamin E also helps to bolster your immune system’s capabilities a deficiency might outmatch your immune cells making you more susceptible to infections and illnesses it’s like sending your security team out without proper backup red blood cells rely on vitamin E to maintain their
Integrity and prevent premature destruction without enough of this nutrient you could develop a form of anemia which can leave you feeling tired and weak not exactly the ideal state for tackling your daily responsibilities with Vigor the good news is that maintaining adequate vitamin E levels is achievable through a balanced diet rich
In plant-based oils nuts seeds and leafy greens scurvy while not as prevalent as it was hundreds of years ago because of greater access to better quality fruits and vegetables if you were a pirate in the 1500s this would most likely be the illness that took you out as long
Voyages on the ocean with dirt poor nutrition would have exposed you to vitamin C deficiency because hard biscuits and literal leather jerky are not good sources of vitamin C your body would begin to experience fatigue weakness and lethargy due to the impaired metabolism of proteins carbohydrates and fats without vitamin C
Your body would struggle to produce collagen a protein necessary for the growth and repair of tissues including skin and blood vessels this would lead to slow wound healing easy bruising and opening previously healed wounds as scurvy progresses your body experien is more severe symptoms such as teeth just
Falling out gum diseases skin bleeding and internal bleeding if left untreated iron deficiency with iron being a major component in your blood and necessary for it to carry oxygen women with heavy period flows are the most affected group in this deficiency along with vegetarians and high performance athletes making this deficiency the most
Common in the world affecting almost 30 % of the entire world population iron is needed to form hemoglobin the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body without enough iron the body cannot produce an adequate amount of hemoglobin leading to a condition called iron
Deficiency anemia your body would have difficulty producing enough healthy red blood cells as your cells and tissues don’t receive enough oxygen you feel tired weak and constantly short of breath without enough iron your body May also experienced reduced brain function as your brain is a unit when it comes to
Energy usage taking about 20 to 25% of the total available energy in the body despite making up only 5% of the weight but paradoxically excessive iron intake can be toxic so you have to balance with eating a lot of fortified cereals and breads eggs and dried fruits such as
Apricots and raisins vitamin D deficiency in the northernmost parts of Greenland above the Arctic Circle there are periods of continuous darkness in Winter known as Polar nights where the sun usually won’t rise above the Horizon for several weeks with this capital city of Nuuk during the winter solst in
December there are approximately 5 to 6 hours of daylight along with other factors like high rates of loneliness and overall lack of activity during this time of 2022 reports Greenland had among the highest suicide rates you see staying in the sun can help produce vitamin D because your skin synthesizes
This vitamin when exposed to ultraviolet B UVB raise from sunlight people who live in areas with limited sunlight exposure such as Greenland experience higher risks of vitamin D deficiency because vitamin D regulates mood and well-being these people are usually more prone to depression without vitamin D your body would have difficulty
Absorbing calcium and phosphorus essential minerals for maintaining Str strong bones and teeth this can lead to osteomas in adults and rickets in children which might be uncommon now however before modern nutrition it would be a common sight to see children with skeletal deformities which can include bod legs knocked knees and a protruding
Breast bone foods that are a good source of vitamin D include to prevent all this are usually fatty fish such as salmon tuna and mackerel egg yolks fortified milk orange juice and cereals vitamin B12 deficiency with a normal and balanced diet in which you regularly eat animal-based products you’d probably
Stand a good chance of getting all the vitamins you’d need as animal products contain almost 90% of everything you need to live a relatively okay life but on the other end of the spectrum because vegans or vegetarians eat an almost entirely plant-based diet and more often than not lack B12 vegans and vegetarians
Are at the highest risk vitamin B12 is extremely important for making your DNA which is necessary for producing red blood cells in bone marrow without an adequate supply of vitamin B12 red blood cells can become abnormally large and ineffective leading to megaloblastic anemia this condition results in fatigue
Weakness and shortness of breath if you were to remain committed to your vegan diet despite all the dizziness and shortness the next on the list would be nerve damage and neurological symptoms such as tingling or numbness in the hands and feet difficulty walking memory problems and even depression or dementia
In severe cases because it is involved in the formation of the protective covering myelin sheath around nerve fibers which helps facilitate proper nerve signaling the reason it takes so long for the symptoms to start is because the vitamin is stored in the liver and it can take several years for
The body stores to become depleted before deficiency symptoms appear Calcium deficiency the reason why you have weak and brittle bones is probably because you didn’t take your glass of milk every day when you were young you see calcium is essential for building and maintaining strong bones without adequate amounts individuals are at an
Increased risk of developing osteoporosis a condition characterized by low bone mass and an increased frequency of fractures this is especially bad for older adults as bone density naturally decreases with age calcium also plays a big role in muscle function and a deficiency can lead to muscle cramps spasms and overall muscle
Weakness this can affect daily activities and potentially increase the risk of Falls particularly in the elderly for the most part the good news is that the best dietary sources of calcium include dairy products like milk yogurt and cheese leafy greens vegetables fortified plant-based milk Alternatives and certain nuts and seeds
However the body’s ability to absorb calcium can be affected by various factors such as vitamin D levels meaning you’d also have to make sure to spend enough time in the sun to help the milk do its job iodine deficiency you might find it hard to believe but a few
Decades ago this was a massive issue worldwide as compared to the world we live in today yet the solution was rather simple iodized salt decades ago access to iodine was limited to only a few foods which a majority of the world didn’t really have access to you see a
Certain organ in the body called the thyroid gland requires iodine to produce thyroid hormones which play an extremely important role in regulating metabolism growth and development when the body lacks sufficient iodine the thyroid gland attempts to compensate by increasing in size leading to the development of a visible goer and
Enlargement of the thyroid which makes the front part of your neck swell up to sometimes huge sizes one of the worst effects of iodine deficiency is the dam damage to fetal development during pregnancy a severe and prolonged lack of iodine can lead to intellectual disabilities stunted growth and other developmental abnormalities in the
Developing fetus a condition known as cretinism however nowadays because of iodized salt the rates of this disease has gone down significantly vitamin A deficiency the biggest consequence of vitamin A deficiency you may have heard of to eat your carrots is Vision impairment vitamin A is the leading cause of preventable childhood blindness
Globally it maintains the health of the cornea and retina and a deficiency can lead to night blindness in this condition the eyes struggle to adjust to low light conditions in severe cases vitamin A deficiency can cause complete blindness particularly in children children with vitamin A deficiencies may experience growth and developmental
Issues vitamin A is usually needed for cell growth and differentiation meaning children lacking this can result in stunted growth compromised bone development and other developmental challenges vitamin A is usually found in both plant and animal sources animal sources such as liver egg yolks and dairy products provide pre-formed
Vitamin A retinol omega-3 fatty acid deficiency omega-3 fatty acids particularly EPA eicosenoic acid and DHA DOA xionic acid are usually known for heart healthy properties a deficiency in these nutrients on top of things like Diet lifestyle genetics and overall health can put you at a greater risk of heart disease including high blood
Pressure irregular heartbeat and potentially life-threatening conditions such as heart attack or stroke but the other thing that DHA can also do for you is how it can improve your memory you see DHA is a big part of your brain particularly in the cerebral cortex responsible for high your brain
Functions such as memory attention language and cognition whenever there’s a deficiency during critical periods such as pregnancy or childhood it can negatively impact cognitive abilities learning and behavior even in adults a lack of Omega-3s has been linked to cognitive decline depression and an increased risk of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease highlighting
The importance of maintaining adequate levels throughout the lifespan without it you’d have dry rough and flaky skin and dull brittle hair affecting overall appearance and potentially contributing to self-esteem issues magnesium deficiency the most notable issue of this deficiency is the development of frequent muscle cramps spasms and overall muscle weakness this is
Especially a big problem for athletes and Physically Active individuals hindering their performance and Recovery magnesium’s role extends Beyond muscle and nerve function it is also involved in various metabolic processes including the regulation of glucose and insulin levels deficiency in magnesium May contribute to insulin resistance insulin resistance occurs when cells become less
Responsive to the hormone insulin which is essential for regulating blood sugar levels as a result the pancreas produces more insulin to compensate leading to higher than normal insulin levels in the blood despite elevated insulin levels cells do not adequately take up glucose causing blood sugar level levels to
Remain elevated over time this can lead to pre-diabetes type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders interestingly magnesium deficiency is often referred to as the invisible deficiency because its symptoms can be vague and easily overlooked additionally specific populations such as older adults individuals with stomach disorders and those with chronic diseases like
Diabetes maybe at the highest risk of deficiency magnesium can be found in wide numbers of food sources like whole grains nuts seeds leafy green vegetables and certain types of fish zinc deficiency the most well documented impacts of zinc deficiency is its effect on immune system function zinc is needed
For the proper development and functioning of immune cells and a deficiency can severely weaken the body’s ability to combat infections as a result individuals with zinc deficiency are more susceptible to illnesses such as pneumonia diarrhea and other in inous diseases leaving them vulnerable to potentially serious health complications
People with zinc deficiency may find their sense of taste and smell reduced because without zinc taste and smell receptors can’t function and insufficient levels can result in a reduced ability to feel flavors and Aromas it is estimated to affect over 1 billion people worldwide and individuals with chronic illnesses such as diabetes
Chronic kidney disease or malabsorption absorption disorders are at a higher risk of deficiency while zinc is present in a variety of dietary sources including meat Seafood legumes and fortified cereals certain factors can increase the risk of deficiency individuals with conditions that affect zinc absorption such as Crohn’s disease or other gastrointestinal disorders may
Have difficulty absorbing zinc
