Avitaminosis is a painful human condition that occurs when one or more vitamins are lacking for a long time. Usually vitamin deficiency manifests itself with the onset of spring, when the body has used up its vitamin resource.
Deficiency of one or another vitamin can be diagnosed independently, without having to visit medical facilities and take expensive tests. To determine which vitamin is lacking, one must carefully assess the person's appearance, his well-being and needs.
So, the skin on the face and body is peeling, this indicates an acute lack of vitamin A (beta-carotene) and fatty acids. To make up for the lack of these vitamins, it is necessary to include vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, and fatty fish in the daily diet. Deteriorating vision may also indirectly indicate a lack of beta-carotene.
If even a minor effect on the skin causes bruises that do not heal for a long time, this is a typical sign of an acute lack of vitamin C. Also, with a lack of this vitamin, the gums can become inflamed and bleed. In this case, it is necessary to eat as much fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, rosehip broth as possible.
Long-lasting cracks and seizures in the corners of the mouth, sore and flaky lips indicate a lack of vitamins of group B. They are found in large quantities in cereals, whole grain bread, liver, egg yolk and legumes.
Avitaminosis can be recognized by a number of other signs:
- drowsiness and fatigue;
- problems with the digestive system;
- hair loss;
- dental problems;
- sleep disturbance;
- frequent colds;
- frequent mood swings.
