In everyday life, it can be difficult to follow a healthy diet, but if you don’t, it can have health consequences. As physician Irina Andreeva said in an interview with MedikForum, the lack of certain vitamins can have catastrophic consequences for health, especially if the deficiency continues for some time.
For example, vitamin B9 deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia. The texture of the tongue can be a telltale sign of a B9 deficiency, the doctor pointed out.
A “smooth and tender” tongue is indicative of a vitamin B9 deficiency, in addition to symptoms such as: pale skin; loss of appetite; grouchiness; lack of energy; fatigue; diarrhea.
A lack of vitamin B9 can lead to fewer red blood cells and deformed red blood cells in the body. Because red blood cells are tasked with transporting oxygen to tissues and organs, problems can arise without an adequate supply of healthy red blood cells.
Additional symptoms to be aware of include: rapid breathing; dyspnea; headache; stomach upset; heartbeat; cognitive changes.
Foods rich in vitamin B9 include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, peas, chickpeas, and brown rice.
Source: Rosbalt
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