Why is there a lack of vitamins? We will understand the reasons, as well as the methods of treatment and prevention.
Causes of vitamin deficiency:
- weakened immunity after winter;
- wrong food;
- increased consumption of vitamins for certain diseases, stressful situations, intense mental and physical stress;
- dysbiosis;
- improper storage of fruits and vegetables;
- congenital metabolic disorder;
- bad ecology;
- taking a large number of medications;
- postoperative period;
- lack of walks.
15 main symptoms of vitamin deficiency in children:
- Fatigue and decline attention;
- Increased susceptibility to various kinds of infectious diseases;
- Protracted course of disease;
- Deterioration memory;
- Child lagging behind in growth and development compared to peers;
- Irritability and moodiness, tearfulness;
- Sleep problems;
- Lack of appetite;
- Deterioration of vision;
- Upset stomach;
- Decreased hemoglobin;
- Low weight gain;
- Pale skin;
- Brittle hair;
- Stomatitis.
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How to replenish the body's reserves
Vitamin A is: in root vegetables, especially carrots, egg yolk, butter.
Sources of Vitamin C: pickled foods - cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers. In particular, cabbage contains a shock dose of vitamin C, and also contains lactic acid bacteria that support the intestinal microflora, and it is there that 80% of our immunity is produced. Sauerkraut also contains vitamin U, which has a beneficial effect on the gastric mucosa. Also sources of vitamin C - kiwi (2 pieces contain the daily requirement of this vitamin), citrus fruits and all types of cabbage.
Sources of B vitamins: porridge, seasonal root vegetables, red peppers, apples, dill, parsley.
Vitamin D rich in fatty varieties of sea fish, butter, caviar, egg yolks. But in seafood, not grown free, this vitamin is much less.
Vitamin E contain all oils, including the usual sunflower oil.
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