Vitamin Deficiencies

It is easy to talk about how important a well-rounded diet where you get all the necessary vitamins and minerals. It is not as easy to actually consume a well-balanced diet. It is very important to though. A poor diet can lead to some surprising and unpleasant symptoms:

• Mouth ulcers and cracks in the side of the mouth
• Brittle hair and nails
• Gum bleeding
• More dandruff
• Hair loss in extreme cases

As you can imagine, it is especially important for children to get a well-balanced diet.

The most common deficiencies seem to be vitamin D, B12, and A. While it is important to try to improve your diet as much as possible in order get enough vitamins, many people many still need supplements. For example, people who live in low-sunlight areas may need vitamin D supplements. People on vegan diets often need iron supplements.