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Iron deficiency: Signs you’re not getting enough of this important mineral

October 28, 2017 Loknath DasDeficiency, Enough, Getting, important, Iron, mineral, Not, of, signs, This, you're

Iron deficiency is the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world. Yet in the UK, 45% of people say they don’t know enough about an irondeficiency or how to know if they are deficient. In fact, 40% say they don’t know what their own iron levels are. Here, the experts at Active Iron provide a roundup of seven signs you may have an iron deficiency plus four lifestyle choices that can rob you of iron – and some of them may surprise you! 1. You’re exhausted Iron is essential…

Vitamin E Deficiency May Affect Learning Skills in Babies, Load up on the Nutrient With these Foods

July 29, 2017July 29, 2017 Loknath Dasaffect, Babies, Deficiency, E, Foods, In, Learning, Load, May, Nutrient, On, Skills, The, these, Up, Vitamin, With

Pregnant women have to be extremely careful about the food they consume as it not only nourishes the mother but also the baby in the womb. Any deficiency can lead to health problems in the new born. According to a new research, babies who lacked vitamin E nourishment while in the womb are likely to be at an increased risk of developing impairments in mental skills that include learning and metabolic problems. The study was carried out on zebrafish because their neurological development is similar to that of a human,…

4 Subtle Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin K deficiency

February 16, 2017 Srijita4), and, Deficiency, K, of, signs, Subtle, symptoms:, Vitamin

What is vitamin K? We may be aware of the importance of vitamins for the human body but do we know the significant role played by each of the different vitamins essential for human survival? Here’s your guide to the importance of vitamin K in our body and the several signs that the lack of it may cause. According to Webmd, vitamin K is indispensable for the formation of clots in the blood. Think about it, one may suffer loss of a huge amount of blood, just in case vitamin…

4 Hidden Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin E Deficiency

February 9, 2017 Srijita4), and, Deficiency, E, hidden, of, signs, symptoms:, Vitamin

Let us first begin by asking what exactly do we mean when we say a particular vitamin is deficient in our body? What does a vitamin consist of? How do we need vitamins and in what form should they be consumed? Firstly, Vitamins are nutrients or organic compounds needed by the body in order to ensure effective growth of the individual. These cannot be produced or synthesized by the body alone and must be consumed as part of daily nutrition or sustenance. Therefore, it is up to us to ensure…

7 Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency People Often Ignore

January 31, 2017 Srijita7, and, D, Deficiency, ignore, of, Often, People, signs, symptoms:, Vitamin

Once considered an ageing problem, vitamin deficiencies have now become very common amongst all ages – especially teenagers and adolescents. It is during the growing years that one needs an extra dose of healthy vitamins and nutrients but instead of loading up on a balanced diet most people seem to be depending on supplements to meet various vitamin deficiencies that perhaps their diet cannot fulfil. Our sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits and need for convenience are all to blame. Vitamin D is one such essential nutrient that helps your bones…

Vitamin D Deficiency May Up Chronic Headache Risk In Elderly Men

January 5, 2017 Srijitachronic, D, Deficiency, elderly, Headache, In, May, Men, Risk, Up, Vitamin

Deficiency in the levels of Vitamin D may increase the risk of chronic headache in middle-aged and older men, according to a new study. The findings showed that individuals with the lowest vitamin D levels had over a two-fold risk of chronic headache in comparison to the those with the highest levels. Vitamin D deficiency has also been associated with chronic tension-type headache, perhaps by causing musculoskeletal pain. Previous studies have found Vitamin D to play a role in various neurovascular diseases. The study adds to the accumulating body of…