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Vitamin B Deficiency
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What is Vitamin B deficiency?
Vitamin B Deficiency
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.
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