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Puzzles related to vitamins are slightly difficult for readers from the
non-medical fraternity. However, try them, as identifying a vitamin deficiency,
will be very advantageous to avoid having a major disease. |
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No. |
Sources
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Uses |
Deficiency Diseases |
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Citrus fruits, tomato, green grams, capsicum berries, potato, greens |
- Essential for normal growth and the maintenance of practically all the body tissues,
especially those of the joints, bones, teeth and gums
- It protects one against infections and acts as a harmless antibiotic
- Also, helps in decreasing blood cholesterol
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Scurvy, anemia, bleeding gums, premature ageing and lowered resistance to all infections
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Lemon, orange, grapes, scalp of fruits |
- Growth of bones and teeth, protects body from poisonous substance
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Immune deficiency in cells, weaker cells
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Leafy vegetables brewers yeast, mushrooms, nuts, peanuts and liver |
- Necessary for the formation of red blood cells and also for growth and division
of all body cells for healing processes. It aids protein metabolism
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Certain types of anemia, serious skin disorders, loss of hair, impaired circulation,
fatigue and
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Wheat germ, yeast, grains, cereals, pulses, nuts, peas, legumes, dark green leafy
vegetables, milk, egg, banana and apple
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- Important for the normal functioning of the nervous system, the regulation of carbohydrates
and good digestion, regulation of Cardiac cycle
- Stimulates brain action and helps prevent constipation
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Serious impairment of the digestive system and chronic constipation, loss of weight,
diabetes, mental depression, nervous exhaustion and weakness of the heart
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