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You can get the vitamins your body needs from a variety of sources:

1. Food (Best Source)

Fruits and Vegetables

  • Vitamin C: Oranges, strawberries, bell peppers, broccoli.
  • Vitamin A: Sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, kale.
  • Vitamin K: Leafy greens like spinach and kale, Brussels sprouts.

Proteins

  • Vitamin B12: Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy.
  • Vitamin B6: Chicken, fish, potatoes, bananas.

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Grains

  • B vitamins: Whole grains, fortified cereals, bread, rice.

Dairy

  • Vitamin D and Calcium: Milk, yogurt, cheese.

Nuts and Seeds

  • Vitamin E: Almonds, sunflower seeds, peanuts.

Fats and Oils

  • Vitamin E and K: Plant-based oils, avocado.

2. Sunlight

  • Vitamin D: Your skin produces it when exposed to sunlight.

3. Supplements

  • Multivitamins or specific vitamin supplements can fill gaps in your diet if needed. Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting supplements.

4. Fortified Foods

  • Some foods have added vitamins, like fortified cereals, plant-based milks, and orange juice.

5. Lifestyle Tips for Absorption

  • Healthy fats help absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K).
  • Balanced diet ensures you get a mix of all vitamins.

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Here’s a guide to recognizing vitamin deficiencies based on symptoms and associated diseases:

1. Vitamin A

  • Symptoms:
    • Night blindness.
    • Dry eyes (xerophthalmia).
    • Dry skin, brittle hair, or poor wound healing.
    • Frequent infections due to a weakened immune system.
  • Diseases:
    • Night blindness.
    • Xerophthalmia.
  • Sources: Sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, eggs, liver.

2. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

  • Symptoms:
    • Fatigue and irritability.
    • Weakness, muscle wasting.
    • Memory loss or confusion.
    • Poor coordination.
  • Diseases:
    • Beriberi (dry: neurological; wet: cardiovascular).
    • Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (in severe alcoholism).
  • Sources: Whole grains, legumes, pork, fortified cereals.

3. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

  • Symptoms:
    • Cracked lips, inflamed tongue (glossitis).
    • Sore throat.
    • Skin disorders and sensitivity to light.
  • Diseases:
    • Ariboflavinosis.
  • Sources: Dairy, eggs, green vegetables, fortified cereals.

4. Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

  • Symptoms:
    • Diarrhea, dementia, dermatitis (the “3 D’s”).
    • Mental confusion.
    • Rough skin or rashes.
  • Diseases:
    • Pellagra.
  • Sources: Meat, fish, whole grains, peanuts.

5. Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

  • Symptoms:
    • Fatigue, irritability.
    • Numbness and tingling in feet.
  • Diseases:
    • Rare but may cause general fatigue.
  • Sources: Eggs, avocados, whole grains, broccoli.

6. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

  • Symptoms:
    • Irritability, depression.
    • Muscle weakness.
    • Mouth ulcers or cracks.
    • Seizures in severe cases.
  • Diseases:
    • Peripheral neuropathy.
  • Sources: Fish, potatoes, bananas, fortified cereals.

7. Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

  • Symptoms:
    • Hair thinning or loss.
    • Brittle nails.
    • Rashes around eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Diseases:
    • Rare deficiency (can occur with long-term raw egg consumption).
  • Sources: Eggs, nuts, seeds, sweet potatoes.

8. Vitamin B9 (Folate/Folic Acid)

  • Symptoms:
    • Fatigue, irritability.
    • Poor growth.
    • Anemia.
    • Birth defects (neural tube defects).
  • Diseases:
    • Megaloblastic anemia.
  • Sources: Leafy greens, beans, citrus fruits, fortified grains.

9. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

  • Symptoms:
    • Fatigue, weakness.
    • Tingling in hands and feet.
    • Memory loss or confusion.
    • Glossitis.
  • Diseases:
    • Pernicious anemia.
  • Sources: Meat, fish, dairy, fortified plant-based milk.

10. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

  • Symptoms:
    • Bleeding gums.
    • Easy bruising, slow wound healing.
    • Fatigue and joint pain.
  • Diseases:
    • Scurvy.
  • Sources: Oranges, strawberries, bell peppers, broccoli.

11. Vitamin D

  • Symptoms:
    • Bone pain or muscle weakness.
    • Frequent fractures.
    • Fatigue and depression.
  • Diseases:
    • Rickets (in children).
    • Osteomalacia (in adults).
  • Sources: Sunlight, fish, fortified milk.

12. Vitamin E

  • Symptoms:
    • Nerve damage.
    • Weak immune response.
    • Muscle weakness.
  • Diseases:
    • Neurological issues in severe cases.
  • Sources: Nuts, seeds, vegetable oils, leafy greens.

13. Vitamin K

  • Symptoms:
    • Excessive bleeding.
    • Easy bruising.
  • Diseases:
    • Hemorrhagic disease.
  • Sources: Leafy greens, broccoli, fish, eggs.

Notes

  • Consult a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and supplementation.
  • Over-supplementation of certain vitamins can cause toxicity (e.g., Vitamins A, D, E, K).

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