VITAMIN DEFICIENCY DISEASES

Vitamins are the organic compounds required in the diet in small quantities to perform biological functions.

CLASSIFICATION OF VITAMINS:

Vitamins are classified into two groups such as fat soluble vitamins or vitamin soluble vitamins.

Fat soluble vitamins are those which are stored in adipose tissue and liver. For example: Vitamin A,D,E,K .

Water soluble vitamins are those which are dissolve in water and ecreated by kidney.For example: Vitamin-C and Vitamin B complex.

Deficiencies :

• Vitamin –A deficiency( Night blindness):

It may be due to the inadequate dietary intake  and impaired intestinal absorption.

Who is at risk:

1. Young children
2. Adults with diseases of pancreas, liver and intestine

Hypervitaminous A can  produce a  symptoms such as

• Hair loss
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Vitamin D deficiency (Rickets and Osteomalacia):

It may be due to limited exposure to sunlight ,diet deficiency and renal disorders.

Who is at risk:

• Always covered and protected skin
• Elderly

Hypervitaminous vitamin D can produce a symptoms such as

• Excess calcium in blood
• Nausa
• Vomiting
• Decreased appetite
• Vitamin-E deficiency (Ataxia):

It is a neurodegenerative disorder charactyerized by impaired ability to coordinate voluntary movements and disease of the peripheral nervous system.

Excess Vitamin-E causes Impaired blood clotting due to reduced platelet aggregation and interference with vitamin K metabolism .

• Vitamin-K deficiency:

Vitamin K deficiency include symptoms such as sensitivity to bruising, bleeding gums, nosebleeds, and heavy menstrual bleeding in women.

• Vitamin –C deficiency (Scurvy):

Scurvy is a disease caused by a serious vitamin C deficiency. Scurvy can lead to the symptoms such as

• bleeding gums
• loosened teeth
• bleeding under your skin.
• Thiamine (vitamin B-1) :

A person with a thiamin deficiency have

• weight loss
• little or no appetite
• memory problems or confusion
• heart problems
• Tingling and numbness
• loss of muscle mass
• Riboflavin  (vitamin B-2):

A person who is deficient in riboflavin may   experience:

• skin disorders
• Mouth sores
• Swelling of the mouth and throat
• swollen, cracked lips
• red, itchy eyes
• Niacin (vitamin B-3):

niacin deficiency leads to pellagra, which may cause:

• Brown Skin discoloration .
• rough appearance with patches of skin.
• A bright red tongue
• vomiting,diarrhea and constipation
• headache
• Pantothenic acid  (vitamin B-5):

Deficiency of vitamin B5 cause

• numbness and burning of the hands and feet
• Headache
• Irritability
• Lack of appetite

• Vitamin B-6 :

Deficiency of vitamin B6 cause

• Anemia
• Swollen tongue
• Weakned immune system
• Confusion
• Depression
• Biotin  (vitamin B-7):

Signs of a biotin deficiency include:

• thinning of the hair
• a scaly rash around the eyes, nose, and mouth.
• brittle nails
• depression
• fatigue
• Folate  (vitamin B-9):

Symptoms of Vitamin B9 deficiency cause

• Headache
• Weakness
• heart palpitations
• irritability
• sores on the tongue and mouth
• Vitamin B12 :

Deficiency of vitamin B12 causes symptoms such as

• Fatigue
• Weight loss
• Depression
• Memory loss
• Loss of appetite

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF VITAMIN DEFICIENCY DISORDERS:

1. Detox Premium Powder

This ayurvedic formulation contains Moti pishti, Prawal pishti, Shukta pishti, Giloy satv, Kamdudha rasa, Jahar mohra, Akik pishti, Gandhak rasayan, Tal sindoor, Sudhyog tab, Shwet parpati, Yavakshaar, etc. This helps in clearing the body toxins, improves digestion, reduces stress and anxiety, act as an anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, etc.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.

2. Active Plus Tablet

active plus Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for person mental and physical health, also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain,  acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 tablets twice daily with normal water.

3. Rasayan Vati

Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral ayurvedic formulation, which is 100% natural. Rasayan vati contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Kesar, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi , Swarn Makshik Bhasam, Yashad Bhasam, Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, Jaiphal, Vang Bhasam, Dalchini, Javitri, Gokhru, Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Pipli, Amla, Kesar, Manjith, Anant Mool, Brahmi, Musali, Swarn Vang, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immuno-modulator properties.  These tablets provide good results in General debility, Psychological disorders, and improves immunity.

Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily.

4. Reactive Powder 

Reactive powder is a herbal formula containing ingredients like Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Shilajeet (Asphaltum punjabianum), etc. The regular use of this herbal powder improves the immunity, provides strength to the body, & give effective results in AIDS.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 teaspoonful twice daily with milk.

5. Ayuvita Multivitamin Tablet

Ayuvita multivitamin tablet is one of best herbal multivitamin supplement which naturally provides benefits of a multivitamin. it is rich in Vitamin D whose only best source is sunlight but Ayuvita  has same potency as we get from sun rays. It helps to strengthen bones and muscles. It has vitamin B that supports your memory. This makes our body’s nerve function properly. vitamins are needed for proper development of the body. Vitamin A, C, D, E and K play an important role in the development of the body.

Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily.