Vitamins

Many people know they don’t get enough vitamins in their diet. It’s hard to get into the habit of taking a supplement. It’s also hard to know what you need! Read these 5 Signs of Vitamin Deficiency.

5 SIGNS OF VITAMIN DEFICIENCY 

Do you have any of these symptoms? Maybe it’s time to start taking a multivitamin.

1. Night Blindness: Vitamin A Deficiency

The eye uses vitamin A to change shape when entering darkness. In developed countries, vitamin A is added to many foods such as milk. This deficiency is common in developing countries.


2. Migraines: Vitamin B2 Deficiency

Vitamin B2 is called riboflavin. It increase your energy. Some migraine sufferers swear by this vitamin. They say a supplement prevents chronic headaches.


3. Anemia: Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Some people have a low red blood count due to a lack of vitamin B12. Meat, eggs, and dairy products have vitamin B12. Vegetarians sometimes suffer from anemia. It can cause pale skin and fatigue.


4. Bleeding Gums: Vitamin C Deficiency 

Vitamin C supplements can reverse gum disease. It helps repair damaged tissue. Vitamin C rich foods include oranges, strawberries, and red peppers.


5. Depression: Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D is the sun vitamin. Many people suffer from depression in the winter months because they do not get enough vitamin D. Supplements can reduce seasonal depression.

Did you Know? 

There are 2 main types of vitamins.

• Water Soluble:

Need water for absorption. The body uses what it needs and excretes the rest. Take regularly!

Vitamins C and B (eight types of B vitamins)

• Fat Soluble:

Need fat for absorption. The body stores some in the fat to use later. Vitamins A, D, E, K

“Friendship is like vitamins,

 we supplement each other's minimum daily requirements.”