Sunday, 11 December 2011

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS AND NATURAL SOURCES

VITAMINS Deficiency Symptoms and Natural Sources, General Knowledge Questions, GK, UPSC, psc, pscwinner, question and answer

Deficiency Symptoms Natural Sources
Vitamin A Night blindness, Loss of smell, Appetite loss Carrots, Fish liver oils, liver, green leafy vegetables

Fat-soluble
Vitamin B1 Beriberi, Shortness of breath, Numb hands/feet Whole grains, Brewers yeast, wheat germ, rice, seeds and milk
Thiamin Water-soluble
Vitamin B2 Cataracts, Corner of mouth cracks and sores poor digestion Liver, Cheese, Fish, Eggs, Seeds, and Cooked leafy vegetables
Riboflavin Water-soluble
Vitamin C Dental cavities, Anemia Rose Hips, Citrus Fruits, Black Currants, Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes, and Green Bell Peppers
Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin D Tooth decay, Diarrhea Fortified Milk, Egg Yolks, Butter, Fish Liver Oils, Sardines, Salmon, Mushrooms, and Sunflower Seeds

Fat-soluble
Vitamin E Impotency, Enlarged prostrate gland Wheat Germ, Brussels Sprouts, Leafy Greens, Vegetable Oils, and Eggs

Fat-soluble
Vitamin K Nose bleeds Kelp, Alfalfa, Yogurt, Safflower Oil, Fish Liver Oil, and Leafy Green Vegetables
Menadione Fat-soluble

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