How to recognise a deficiency of essential vitamins?

What are the symptoms of a deficiency in essential vitamins?

First of all, it is worthwhile to realise that all vitamins are essential and play an extremely important function for the metabolism. The body starts to react to deficiencies in a very short time, which, in a way, is a very big help - the appearance of visible and/or tangible symptoms makes it possible to recognise the problem quickly. Then there is a chance to supply the necessary substance in a short time and avoid possible complications.

Is the deficiency of essential vitamins site-specific? Unfortunately not. Practically every vitamin has different functions in the body. Therefore, too low a level of vitamin C will cause completely different abnormalities than vitamin A or any of the components of the B group. 

Vitamin A deficiency

• Skin lesions in the form of rashes
• Excessive eye dryness and vision problems

B vitamins deficiency

• Sensory deprivation and hand tremor (B₁)
• Flaking of the skin around the lips and face (B₂) and sores on the tongue (B₃)
• Depressed mood, a feeling of tiredness and fatigue, inflammation of mucous membranes (B₆)
• Hair loss, nail weakness and grey skin (B₇)
• Anaemia, impaired taste, excessive weight loss (B₁₂)

Vitamin E deficiency

• Increase in oxidative stress

Vitamin C deficiency

• Scurvy - inflammation of the gums and spontaneous bleeding
• Deterioration of skin condition due to impaired collagen synthesis
• Deterioration of immune function and increased susceptibility to infections

Vitamin D deficiency

• Poor immunity
• Weakening of bone strength
• Disruption of normal muscle function
• Reduction of calcium and phosphorus levels

Vitamin K deficiency

• Impaired wound healing
• Decrease in bone strength
• Weakening of vitamin D action

How to deal with deficiencies of essential vitamins?

A healthy and balanced diet is, of course, the best solution. A properly designed nutritional plan which includes wholesome products is a great source of the most important vitamins and helps to solve the problem of deficiencies. It is worth remembering, however, that the level of assimilability of the nutrients contained in food is very limited. Therefore, supplements are good support for the diet - for this purpose, it is best to reach for products manufactured according to a pharmaceutical standard.

Vita-Min One supplement by Olimp Sport Nutrition is an example of such a product. It is a solid portion of the most important vitamins and minerals complemented with American ginseng extract, manufactured in the form of handy capsules. The product is ideal for all people who want to eliminate the risk of deficiencies and take care of a varied daily diet.