[헬스PICK] Symptoms of vitamin deficiency

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What are the symptoms of vitamin deficiency? Learn regarding the signs of a lack of vitamins in your face.

◆ Gums often bleed
If your gums bleed frequently without flossing, it may be due to a lack of vitamin C. Vitamin C deficiency can cause bleeding, malaise, and loss of appetite. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to supplement your vitamin C.

◆ pale complexion
A pale complexion may indicate a vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 is involved in the production of red blood cells, and deficiency can lead to anemia, fatigue, shortness of breath, and reduced exercise capacity. Vitamin B12 is abundant in salmon, yogurt and eggs.

◆ Hair is as dry as a broomstick
If vitamin B7, which helps protein metabolism, is insufficient, hair and nails do not grow well. Vitamin B7 is found in egg yolks, sweet potatoes, and carrots.

◆ You look depressed just by looking at your face
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with depression. Because vitamin D affects mood-related hormones like serotonin. Get out in the sun for 10-20 minutes a day and eat egg yolks, mushrooms, nuts, and milk.

◆ Dry and red eyes
If you have dry eyes or red eyes, you may be deficient in vitamin A. When vitamin A is insufficient, the function of the eye cells is reduced, and tears are not secreted normally, and the mucous membranes can dry out.

◆ The area around the mouth is cracked and painful.
Vitamin B2 is necessary for metabolic processes and antioxidant activity. If it is deficient, cracks around the mouth, pain, and cheilitis may appear. Vitamin B2 is abundant in milk, cheese, eggs, cheonggukjang, and spinach. If you have a vegetarian diet, you are likely to be deficient in vitamin B2.

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