Signs of a lack of certain vitamins can be noticed on their own.
Allergy tendency
A tendency to colds and allergies can be caused by a simultaneous lack of vitamins C and E.
Irritability and tearfulness
Such symptoms do not necessarily indicate the child's bad character - it is likely that he lacks vitamins of group B, as well as E and D.
Dry skin
Dry skin, brittle hair and nails indicate that the child should replenish the reserves of vitamins A and B. Also, the lack of vitamin A affects vision: there is dryness of the mucous membrane of the eyes, its inflammation (conjunctivitis), "night blindness" (deterioration of vision at dusk).
Bleeding gums
Muscle pain and "bruises" (bruises on the skin and mucous membranes from the slightest blows and even pressure) membranes), as well as lethargy, drowsiness, depressed state - all these are signs of a lack of vitamins of group C.
Where to look for vitamin A?
It is abundant in red vegetables, fruits and berries (tomatoes, carrots, red cabbage, red apples, mountain ash, rose hips), as well as in spinach, peas, broccoli, melons, peaches, sea buckthorn.
Where to look for vitamin B
Vitamin B2 is rich in yeast and mushrooms, B3 - green vegetables (onions, spinach, lettuce) and whole grain, B5 - peanuts and potatoes, B12 - shrimps, dairy products, eggs, beets.
Where to look for vitamin C?
Sources of vitamin C are fresh vegetables and fruits, but especially citrus fruits, rose hips, currants (primarily black), cranberries, bell peppers (paprika).
Where to look for vitamin D?
This vitamin is primarily found in fatty animal products. For example, fatty fish (it was "fish oil" that has long been its main source for children), milk, cheese and eggs.
Where to look for vitamin E?
Fatty foods, liver, meat, eggs, nuts, vegetable oil and, in addition, products from whole grains are suitable for replenishing the lack of vitamin E.
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