5 Kinds of Nutritional Deficiency You Should Know. #vinitacontractor
Channel: Vinita Contractor
Date: 11/09/2023

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬, 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬, 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠- 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲
Biotin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H. Biotin plays a crucial role in promoting healthy hair, skin, and nails. It’s involved in the metabolism of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins like keratin, essential for strong and healthy hair & nails.
Sources of plant-based biotin are Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and flaxseeds are good sources of biotin.

𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞, 𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐠, 𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠- 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝟏𝟐 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲.
Vitamin B12 plays a crucial role in energy production, nerve function, & the formation of red blood cells.
Sources of Plant-based B12 are nutritional yeast, fortified foods, cereals, mushrooms, algae, seaweed & raw fermented foods.

𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬- 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐃 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲.
Vitamin D3 is vital for maintaining strong bones by aiding calcium absorption & regulating bone metabolism, while also playing a crucial role in supporting the immune system, muscle function, & overall health.
Sources of plant-based D 3 are sunlight, mushrooms and fortified foods

𝐋𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡- 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐂 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲
Vitamin C is crucial for immune support, collagen formation, antioxidant defense, wound healing.
Sources of Vitamin C are Citrus (oranges, guava), bell peppers, tomatoes & cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage)

𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠- 𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐜, 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐦, 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝟔 𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐁 𝟏𝟐 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲
Sources of Plant-based Zinc and selenium are Brazil nuts, cashews, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds.

If your diet is not varied and complete or if you are not able to focus on nutrition due to travel or extremely busy days for prolonged periods, make sure to pay attention to the symptoms, get a blood test & consult doctor for supplementation.

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