2. Caused due to a lack of adequate vitamin or mineral levels required for
the body to maintain normal bodily functions.
Some cases of deficiency can be extremely dangerous and in some cases
cause fatality.
CDC report shows that deficiencies vary by age, gender, and
race/ethnicity. (CDC.gov, 2012)
Many of the foods and vitamins covered on this website can aid in the
prevention of the following diseases and conditions:
3. Scurvy occurs when an individual has a lack of Ascorbic Acid, or
Vitamin C in their diet.
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for enzymes found in the body to
function and for the production of collagen.
Humans are one of the few animals that are not able to synthesize
Ascorbic Acid from glucose. (Jacob RA, 2002)
Symptoms of Scurvy include: skin spots, depression, loss of teeth, fever,
jaundice, bleeding gums, and potential death.
4.
5. Rare disease in the United States that occurs due to a lack of
Thiamine, also known asVitamin B-1.
Occurs in two main forms:Wet Beriberi and Dry Berberi.Wet Beriberi
affects the cardiovascular system, while Dry Beriberi affects the nervous
system. (Sachdev, 2011)
Some of the main symptoms of Beriberi include: swelling of lower legs,
development of fluid in the lungs, enlarged heart, increased heart beat,
sagging eyelids, and lowered reflex times.
6.
7. Pellagra occurs due to a deficiency in Niacin, more commonly known
asVitamin B3.
Niacin is obtained through the diet or by synthesizing dietary
tryptophan. (Schwartz, 2004).
Some of the more common symptoms of Pellagra include: diarrhea,
irritability, confusion, poor appetite, oral ulcers, and dermatitis.
Pellagra can be prevented through consuming a high-protein diet
including eggs, meats, fish, and poultry.
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9. Jacob RA(1), Sotoudeh. Nutr Clin Care. 2002 Mar-Apr;5(2):66-74.Vitamin
C function and status in chronic disease.. PMID:12134712
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Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson
Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;
2011:chap46.
Schwartz, R.A. and Hegyi,V. (2004), Pellagra: Dermatitis, dementia, and
diarrhea. International Journal of Dermatology, 43: 1–5.
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