5 warning signs of severe vitamin deficiency

HOÀNG LỘC (THEO step to health) |

When the body lacks vitamins, it will have unusual signs. Here are 5 common signs that your body is seriously lacking vitamins.

1. Cracks in the cornea

If you see cracks in your cornea, it may be due to vitamin B deficiency, especially riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), B12, as well as iron and zinc. Vegetarians without a balanced diet are more likely to experience this condition. The solution is to add salmon, eggs, tuna, clams, oysters or vegetarian foods such as lentils, sesame seeds, spinach and vitamin C.

2. Red spots on the skin and hair loss

If you notice red spots on your skin and excessive hair loss, you may be deficient in zinc or biotin (vitamin B7). Fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, K may also be related. To overcome this, you can eat nuts such as pumpkin, whole grains and foods rich in biotin such as bananas, avocados, cauliflower, etc.

3. Red and white acne on the skin

These acne attacks often appear when the body lacks essential fatty acids and vitamins A and D. To improve, you should change your diet, avoid saturated fat and eat a lot of salmon, chia seeds, almonds, carrots, red bell peppers to provide vitamin A and healthy fatty acids.

4. Feeling of tingling and numbness in the hands and feet

If you feel itchy or numb in your arms and legs, you may be deficient in vitamins B6, B9 (folic acid) and B12. These vitamins have a direct effect on the nervous system. You should eat asparagus, spinach, beans, eggs, clams, octopus to supplement enough vitamin B.

5. Stretch and sharp pain in the legs

Symptoms of cramps and pain in the legs can be signs of potassium, calcium or magnesium deficiency. To improve, you can add bananas, almonds, pumpkin, spinach to your daily diet.

Early recognition and supplementation of essential vitamins will help your body stay healthier, avoiding serious health problems.

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