A lack of vitamins for an extended period causes hypovitaminosis (vitamin deficiency) or avitaminosis (lack of vitamins). There are two types of vitamins: water-soluble and fat-soluble. Vitamins B and C are water-soluble. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are
fat-soluble. They are absorbed and transported in the same way that fats are. NOTE: The list below only provides examples and is not complete.
A - Natural Retinyl Palmitate
Night blindness, nyctalopia, keratomalacia, permanent blindness if not treated, Infertility, dry or oily skin & hair, retarded growth, asthma, respiratory infections, weak immune system
Liver, fish-liver oil, carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, dark leafy greens, orange, yellow, red, or green fruits & vegetables
Beriberi - weight loss, impaired sensory perception, muscle weakness, peripheral neuropathy, loss of appetite, weak immune system
Brown rice, meat, liver, fish, beans, seeds, legumes, yogurt, green vegetables, yeast
Swollen tongue (glossitis) & mouth, dry, inflamed cheilosis, indigestion, eye twitches & itchy redness, cataracts, hair loss, skin rash, retarded growth
Yogurt, milk, egg yolk, cheese, liver, meat, salmon, yeast, almonds, mushrooms, spinach
Pellagra (diarrhea, dermatitis, pigmentation of the skin, mental confusion), depression, headache, hallucinations, memory loss
Red meat, liver, poultry, fish, brown rice, nuts, seeds, legumes, bananas, yeast, mushrooms
Fatigue, headache, apathy, irritability, nausea, stomach cramps, numbness or burning sensation in hands or feet, disturbed sleep, weak immune system
Red meat, poultry, liver, kidneys, yeast, mushrooms, avocado, nuts, seeds, brown rice, yogurt, eggs, broccoli, potatoes, royal jelly
Convulsions, confusion, depression, failure to gain weight, skin conditions, cracked & sore lips, microcytic anemia, electroencephalographic abnormalities, dermatitis, diseases that block B6 absorption: kidney disease, celiac, Crohn’s disease, autoimmune diseases, alcoholism, increased homocysteine level
Liver, red meat, tuna, salmon, poultry, chickpeas, brown rice, yeast, dark leafy greens, papayas, oranges, cantaloupe
Thinning hair, slow hair growth, scaly skin rashes around eyes, nose, or mouth, brittle nails
Liver, brown rice, eggs, salmon, avocados, sweet potato, nuts, seeds, yeast
B9 - Folate
Spina Bifida (infant neural tube defect), spinal cord degradation, birth-defects, RNA & DNA damage, increased urinary excretion of 3-hydroxyisovaleric-acid, unhealthy blood cells,anemia, brain fog, increased homocysteine level
Eggs, liver, chlorella, spirulina, seafood, seaweed, beans, dark leafy greens, asparagus, broccoli, fresh fruit
Pernicious anemia, megaloblastic anemia, methylmalonic acidemia, spinal cord degradation, dementia, brain fog, loss of balance, increased homocysteine level
Chlorella, liver, red meat, eggs, poultry, fish, dark leafy greens, seaweed, spirulina
Scurvy, (bleeding, spongy, swollen gums, wounds), infections, loss of collagen, wrinkled skin, hormone depletion, connective tissue & bone loss, cartilage damage, joint swelling, veins, cardiovascular disease, cancer, weak immune system, tooth decay
Kakadu plums, acerola cherries, rose hips, chili peppers, citrus (grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges, pomelo), guavas, kiwi, strawberries, raspberries, papaya, tomatoes, pineapple, amla, chili & bell peppers, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, leafy greens
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