Vitamins and minerals in adequate amounts are necessary for good health, and help in the prevention of diseases. Deficiencies can develop when following a restrictive diet which is lacking in a certain vitamin or mineral. Most deficiencies of vitamins and minerals are not likely to develop if consuming a wide variety of foods. Eating irregularly or eating a poor variety of food can cause deficiencies.
Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms Chart, According to research, vitamin D deficiency is linked to a significantly increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in elderly individuals.
The vitamin deficiency symptoms chart provides a condensed reference guide to the functions of vitamins and minerals, deficiency symptoms, and dietary sources.
Vitamins are listed first in alphabetical order, and then minerals.
References:
1. Vitamins in Animal and Human Nutrition. 2nd ed –
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