May 16, 2008, Newsletter Issue #116: Vitamin B Deficiency
Tip of the Week
Vitamin B has some special health benefits, but not getting enough Vitamin B can hurt your health, too. There are several notable Vitamin B deficiencies, including some that can be very harmful to your health if they continue. Some of the Vitamin B deficiency problems include:
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency can lead to the disease Beriberi, which can lead to a variety of health problems from weight loss to irregular heartbeat and other disorders of the nervous system.Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin). Deficiency in this vitamin can lead to Ariboflavinosis, and the symptoms include cracked lips, an inflamed tongue, and extreme sensitivity to sunlight.Vitamin B3 (Niacin). A deficiency in this vitamin can lead to Pellagra and symptoms include insomnia, mental confusion, diarrhea, and weakness. In severe cases it can lead to death.Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid). A deficiency in this vitamin can lead to macrocytic anemia. In pregnant women this can lead to birth defects. Some studies show a deficiency can also lead to additional aging effects on the brain.Some other B vitamins also lead to deficiencies in certain situations, so make sure to take your full does of Vitamin B complex vitamins every day.
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