Petersburg Rospotrebnadzor told how to identify signs of a lack of vitamins.
So, a lack of vitamin A (retinol) is indicated by dry skin, brittle hair, the appearance of transverse stripes on the nails, blurred vision in the dark, diarrhea, gastritis, and in children – slowing down growth and development. A deficiency of vitamin E (tocopherol) may be indicated by muscle weakness, anemia, increased capillary permeability with the appearance of vascular “networks”.
With a lack of vitamin D (calciferol), convulsions occur, psychomotor reactions are disturbed, and a tendency to fractures appears. Deficiency of this vitamin in childhood becomes an impetus for the development of rickets: with this disease, mineral metabolism and bone formation are disturbed.
Frequent colds, fatigue, bleeding gums and poor healing of even minor scratches may indicate a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). And irritability, muscle weakness, deterioration of sleep and appetite – about the deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine).
Due to the lack of vitamin B2 (riboflavin), photophobia develops, color perception is disturbed, cracks appear on the lips and in the corner of the mouth. A lack of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) leads to skin flaking, hair loss, gastrointestinal disorders.
If symptoms are found, a comprehensive blood test for vitamins should be taken and a doctor should be consulted for treatment.
Source: Rosbalt
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