Diseases Resulting From Nutritional Deficiencies

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Diseases Resulting From Nutritional Deficiencies
While eating, most of us fill our platter with
taste, ignorant of the importance of different
vitamins and minerals that are crucial for the
development and defense of our body. These
vitamins and minerals, often referred to as
micronutrients, aren't produced naturally in the
body, and a healthy diet is the only source to
fulfill that requirement.  The essential vitamins
required for the efficient working of the human
body include vitamins A, C, D, E, K, and the B
vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin,
pantothenic acid, biotin, B6, B12, and folate).
While the essential minerals for a healthy body
include calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium,
chloride, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine,
chromium, copper, fluoride, molybdenum,
manganese, and selenium. Each nutrient has its
assigned function in the body and a fall in the
stores of any of these inside the body can result
in various diseases which can hamper the
day-to-day functioning of our body. Neve.r do we
really calculate these things, do we? Well, we
should given the consequences of Nutritional
Deficiencies on our health and wellbeing.
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What leads to a Nutritional Deficiency? A
nutritional deficiency occurs when the body
doesnt absorb or get the necessary amount of a
nutrient from food. This may be due to faulty
eating habits which include consuming junk which
lacks the required nutrients or being already
afflicted with a disease that leads to improper
absorption of vitamins and minerals. Whatever the
reason, deficiencies can lead to a variety of
health problems as a result of a particular
decrease in a vitamin or mineral specifically
required to treat a certain problem. These
problems can range from digestion problems, skin
disorders, eyesight issues, anemia, stunted or
defective bone growth, and psychological issues
such as depression, anxiety and at an advanced
stage, even dementia. The amount of nutrients
required by your body is directly proportionate
to your age. Some of these are in abundance in
the fresh source of food while some such as
cereals, bread, and milk need to be fortified
with nutrients that are needed to prevent
nutritional deficiency.  The common nutritional
deficiencies associated with important nutrients
include Iron deficiency This happens to be
the most widespread nutritional deficiency
worldwide and can lead to a variety of symptoms
such as anemia, fatigue, weakness, pale skin and
less available oxygen to tissues and
organs. Vitamin A deficiency Crucial for eye
health and reproductive functioning in men and
women, a deficiency of this vitamin compromises
the immune system of the body and can seriously
affect eyesight. Thiamine (vitamin B-1)
deficiency Thiamine is an important part of your
nervous system, a lack of which can result in
weight loss, fatigue, nerve and muscle damage,
confusion and short-term memory loss. It can also
affect metabolism and heart health. Niacin
(vitamin B-3) deficiency Just like thiamine,
niacin too helps the body convert food into
energy. Symptoms of niacin deficiency include
diarrhea, dementia, and skin disorders.  Folate
(vitamin B-9) deficiency Folate is crucial for
brain development and nervous system functioning
especially in a fetus, the deficiency of which
can lead to severe birth defects, growth
problems, or anemia. Cobalamin (vitamin B-12)
deficiency Vitamin B-12 is responsible for
assisting the body in making enough healthy red
blood cells the deficiency of which can lead to
symptoms such as fatigue, weakness,
dizziness,shortness of breath, swollen tongue and
pale skin. Dementia, depression and memory loss
are a result of long term deficiency. Vitamin D
deficiency The most common deficiency today is
Vitamin D deficiency. Since most of us avoid
going out in the sun, we miss out on our
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primary source of this vitamin. A lack of this
nutrient can lead to stunted or poor bone growth,
Osteoporosis and fragile bones that break very
easily. Additionally many other associated
symptoms may show up in later stages. Calcium
Deficiency Calcium is important for your body in
every stage of life and a deficiency of the same
leads to serious health issues with time. Bone
and teeth loss are just the common symptoms, but
there are loads others that go unnoticed. Apart
from these, many other problems from various
elemental deficiencies can affect our daily
life. Treating these deficiencies at a right
stage is thus very crucial. Dietary changes may
help in some cases, but a severe loss calls for
extra replenishment through supplements. It is
important to know the cause and extent of the
problem to come up with the best possible
solution. Remember health is the biggest wealth
without which there is no tomorrow!
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Iron - Benefits, Deficiency Symptoms And Food
Sources
We usually associate iron with the amount of
haemoglobin in our blood. But is it just limited
to that function? Lets first know what iron
exactly is or what it does!  Iron is an essential
mineral that the body needs for proper growth and
functioning. Apart from making hemoglobin, the
protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen
from the lungs to all other parts of the body,
and myoglobin, a protein that provides oxygen to
muscles iron also does the function of producing
certain hormones. Therefore, Iron is a crucial
element for blood production, a fall in which can
be directly correlated with insufficient blood.
Iron is mostly found in the red blood cells of
your blood which regulate cell development, that
is why lesser red blood cell production is
related to Iron Deficiency.
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Where is iron stored in the body? You might be
surprised to know that your body is like a
warehouse where extra stock of all essential
minerals and vitamins are maintained at all times
to meet any urgent requirements.  Not all iron
you consume is circulated in the body and about
25 percent of it is stored as ferritin, an iron
store which has to be preserved to a certain
level always and it differs for different
genders. An average adult male has about 1,000 mg
of stored iron (enough for about three years),
whereas an average adult female has only about
300 mg (enough for about six months). Whenever
your daily iron intake drops, the body uses up
the stores which can become depleted, resulting
in decreased hemoglobin levels. When iron stores
reach a dangerously low level, the condition is
called iron depletion which may cause Iron
Deficiency Anemia. What leads to iron
deficiency? Some of the leading factors
associated with iron deficiency are Not
consuming the sufficient amount Since Iron is
not naturally produced by the body, it must be
absorbed from food. The daily recommended intake
of iron is 8.7mg a day for adult men and 14.8mg
for adult women. An intake lower than this can
result in deficiency over time. Not consuming
sufficient Vitamin C Many of you may not be
aware that vitamin C helps your body absorb iron.
Therefore if your diet lacks a sufficient amount
of this vitamin, it can also lead to iron
deficiency due to low absorbency rate. Blood
loss Blood loss is the most common cause of iron
deficiency and this is most relevant in the case
of menstruating women, who lose about an ounce of
blood every month. Any other blood loss due to
serious injuries can cause iron loss in both men
and women. Inability to absorb iron Certain
disorders like celiac disease, crohn's disease or
intestinal surgeries can also interfere with your
bodys iron absorption capacity, Even if you get
enough iron in your diet.   Unusual loss of iron
stores ultimately leads to Iron deficiency anemia
which causes the following symptoms
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Extreme tiredness and fatigue Muscle
Weakness Pale skin color Chest pain, irregular
heartbeat or shortness of breath Headache or
dizziness Cold hands and feet Inflammation or
soreness of tongue Brittle nails and hair Unusual
cravings for ice, dirt or starch Poor appetite A
low haemoglobin in test report is the first
signal towards an imbalanced iron store in the
body, but panic is not the solution. Iron
Deficiency Anemia is a treatable condition and
can be prevented in time with a healthy diet
containing foods rich in iron. Food sources of
iron can broadly be classified into 2 categories
Heme Iron and Non heme iron. Heme iron sources
include poultry and seafood while non heme iron
is obtained from plant based foods. Some foods
rich in iron include Lean beef Lamb Chicken Turke
y Fish Shellfish Eggs Tofu Broccoli Sweet
Peas Brussel Sprouts Spinach Bean
Sprouts Tomatoes Lima Beans Potatoes Green Beans
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Corn Beets Cabbage It is essential to treat Iron
Deficiency as it can hamper our day to day life
and reduce our working capacity and energy, not
to mention the ill effects on all the other
organs in the body.
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