Wellness: Deficiency Table
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The following table shows the physiological action of each nutrient, and give you an idea of some of the symptoms and diseases associated with deficiency.
| Essential Nutrient | Physiological Action / Function | Main Symptom Associated with Deficiency of Nutrient |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A / Beta Carotene | Eye health - visual pigment Skin health - epithelial repair Antioxidant - immune support Protein synthesis Healthy lung function |
Night blindness Dry, bloodshot or gritty eyes Age spots Bleeding gums Poor growth |
| Thiamin (B1) | Blood production Carbohydrate metabolism Normal muscle tone The 'morale vitamin' |
Fatigue Memory loss Muscle cramps Beri Beri |
| Riboflavin (B2) | Reb blood cell production Antibody production Cell respiration & growth |
Dermatitis Cracks at the corners of the mouth, sore tongue |
| Niacin (B3) | Nervous system function Protein, fat & carbohydrate metabolism Sex hormone synthesis |
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| Oversensitivity to sunlight Nervous symptoms Cracked tongue Pellagra |