2. SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF VITAMIN DEFICIENCY
There are several symptoms of vitamin deficiency that include:
1. Fatigue
2. Shortness of Breath
3. Dizziness
4. Pale skin
5. Significant weight loss
6. Personality Changes
7. Unsteady Movements
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4. When your body doesn’t have enough of a certain amount of a specific
vitamins you can go into a vitamin deficiency.
Causes are:
-Folate Deficiency Anemias – this is well know as vitamin B-9, if you are
on a current diet that lacks this vitamin can lead to vitamin deficiency.
Vitamin B-12 Deficiency – this can come from a diet lacking mainly
certain meats, eggs and milk. However this deficiency mainly is due to the
lack of a certain protein called intrinsic factor.
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6. Risk Factors:
Pregnancy - and not taking any sort of folic acids.
Intestinal Problems - that interferes with absorption of folate acids.
Cancer treatment – Different drugs that are sued to treat cancer can
interfere with your metabolism.
Fruits and Vegetables – you may have a deficiency if you don’t eat
enough fresh fruits and vegetables.
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8. Complications:
Pregnancy: A developing fetus that does not get enough
vitamins from the mother can develop certain birth defects.
Nervous System – untreated vitamin deficiency can lead
certain neurological problems. I can lead to certain issues
with your balance and hands.
