A vitamin is an organic compound and a vital nutrient that an organism requires in limited amounts. An organic chemical compound is called a vitamin when the organism cannot synthesize the compound in sufficient quantities, and it must be obtained through diet. When you are missing some vitamins it leads to a certain consequences.
1. Cracked lips
This indicates lack of iron, zinc and vitamin B (B3, B2, and B12). This condition commonly occurs in vegetarians since they do not consume the sufficient amounts of these nutrients.
Solution: You should consume more Swiss chard, peanuts, lentils, poultry meat, tuna, eggs, salmon and shellfish. Vitamin C can improve the absorption of iron and it can be found in red peppers, cauliflower, broccoli and kale. Vitamin C strengthens the immune system.
2. Red rash on the face (sometimes elsewhere) and hair loss
You are missing vitamin B7, known as hair vitamin. If you eat fresh eggs, it will make you vulnerable, because the protein is
present in the fresh eggs, as the avidin prevents the body to absorb biotin.
Solution: Eat more cooked eggs (the digestion deactivates the avidin), salmon, avocado, mushrooms, cauliflower, soybeans, walnuts, raspberries and bananas.
3. Red or white skin changes similar to acne, usually on the face, arms, thighs and backs.
This indicates lack of fatty acids, vitamin A and vitamin E.
Solution: Avoid saturated foods and trans-fats (margarine), and consume more healthy fats. Vitamin A is found in green vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes, and red peppers. For vitamin D, expose to sun for 10 minutes a day.
4. Numbness and tingling on your hands, feet or anywhere on your body
You are missing vitamins B, as folic acid (B9), B6 and B12. This lack is directly connected to the peripheral nerves. These symptoms may occur in combination with depression, anemia, fatigue and hormone imbalance.
Solution: eat spinach, asparagus, beets, beans, eggs, shellfish, crabs and chicken meat.
5. Muscle cramps, severe pain in fingers, legs, back and wrists-
This indicates lack of magnesium, potassium and calcium. People who rarely exercise are more prone to this condition due to excessive sweating.
Solution: Eat more bananas, apples, cherries, grapefruit, almonds, hazelnuts, zucchini, broccoli, and dark leafy greens such as kale, spinach and dandelion.
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