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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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1. |
Yeast, dairy product, egg, cereals, leafy vegetables, wheat germ, almonds, citrus
fruits and tomato |
- Essential for growth and general health as also for healthy eyes, skin, nails and
hair
- It helps to eliminate sore mouth, lips and tongue. Also, functions with other substances
to metabolize carbohydrates, fats, and protein
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Redness of eye, blurred vision, stunted growth. Redness of tongue, premature wrinkles
on face and arm and eczema
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2. |
Meat, fish, cereals, wheat peanut, green leafy vegetables, dates, figs, prunes and
tomato |
- Essential for proper blood circulation, healthy functioning of the nervous system
and proper protein and carbohydrate metabolism
- Also, essential for synthesis of sex hormones, cortisone, thyroxin and insulin
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Skin eruptions, frequent stools, mental depression, insomnia, chronic headaches,
digestive disorders and anemia |
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3. |
Yeast, wheat, bran, wheat germ, pulses, cereals, banana, walnuts, milk, egg, liver,
meat and fresh vegetables |
- Helps in the absorption of fats and proteins, prevents nervous and skin disorders
and protects against degenerative diseases
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Dermatitis, conjunctivitis, anemia, depression, skin disorders, nervousness, insomnia,
migraine headaches and heart diseases |
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Cereals, green vegetables, peas, beans, peanuts and egg yolk
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- Helps in development of the central nervous system
- It is essential for conversion of fat and sugar to energy
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Chronic fatigue, hypoglycemia, loss of hair, stomach disorders, blood and skin disorders |
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