Why vitamin deficiency occurs.
Avitaminosis can develop due to:
- a monotonous diet dominated by processed food and few fresh fruits and vegetables;
- absorption of nutrients due to digestive problems (for example, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract);
- excessive physical or psychoemotional stress, which increases the body's need for vitamins;
- some drugs that reduce vitamin absorption.
Especially vulnerable groups are children, pregnant women and the elderly.
Consequences of lack of vitamins for the body
- Digestive problems: vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to anemia and bowel disorders.
- Decreased cognitive functions: lack of vitamins B6 and B12 affects memory and concentration.
- Problems with bones and teeth: deficiency of vitamin D and calcium increases the risk of osteoporosis.
- Deterioration skin: vitamin C and zinc are necessary for wound healing and collagen maintenance.
- Increased vulnerability to infections: the body weakens without sufficient amounts of vitamins A, C, D and zinc.