Tag: Vitamin Deficiency

Most vitamin deficiencies also show up on the skin. While a lack of vitamin A can cause scaly, dry skin, lack of B6 leads to skin ulcers, and lack of B7 can cause eczema. Vitamin B12 deficiency can also cause vitiligo. Both C and E are antioxidants and their deficiency causes premature skin aging, wrinkles, and dryness. Lack of D causes psoriasis.

As we grow older, it is quite normal for our hair to turn gray. But, premature graying is not normal and may occur even among the youth, which is alarming. Premature graying of the hair may be an indication of other underlying ailments and must not be ignored. Often, our diet and lifestyle are responsible for the hair to prematurely turn gray. It is important to understand the reason behind the condition to prevent more damage.

Numbness in the hands is a fairly common issue and usually one we ignore. Your hand may be numb right after you wake up simply because you've put too much pressure on it while sleeping. Sometimes, however, numbness in the hands may be a symptom of chronic conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome or diabetes. A host of other conditions such as systemic diseases and medication can also cause numbness in hands. It is important to find and address the underlying cause of the condition.

Symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency are so varied that it's often difficult to diagnose the deficiency on the basis of symptoms alone. If you lack B12 whether due to your diet or poor absorption, you would experience fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle weakness, dizziness, poor vision, pale or yellow skin, a smooth tongue, and even vitiligo. You may also have more episodes of brain fog and depression.

According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 4% of the women between the ages of 40 and 60 suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency....

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that’s involved with a lot of important processes in the human body. Vitamin B12 is structurally the largest...

Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential vitamin involved in the metabolism of every cell of the body. It has special function...

Not when it is recurrent, periodic and localized or accompanied by pain, numbness, itching and muscle atrophy. Nerve entrapment due to tight shoes and wrong posture is the most common cause. Other causes include Raynaud's disease, low back pain, injuries, gangrene, diabetes, kidney and liver diseases, exposure to toxins and alcohol intake.