Vitamin And Mineral Chart

What Diseases are Caused by a Deficiency of Vitamins and Minerals?

We should take care our health by planning a balanced meals. Because vitamins and minerals are very important for the body, the body should not be deficient in minerals and vitamins. What happens if the body lacks vitamins and minerals?

The body will experience an imbalance in nutritional intake. This causes a deficiency. Some of the diseases caused by an imbalance of these vitamins and minerals are as follows.

• Iron deficiency can cause a lack of oxygen intake in the lungs and various other body tissues. This is known as anemia. In the worst case, anemia can cause death. Iron deficiency can also cause mental disorders. Reporting to byjus.com, as many as 40% of babies experience mental disorders caused by iron deficiency.
  
  
• Calcium deficiency can cause bleeding and brittle bones, including osteoporosis.
  
  
• According to healthdirect.gov.au, magnesium deficiency can make you experience sleep disorders, weak heart, muscle spasms, loss of appetite, and fatigue.
  
  
• Zinc deficiency can cause hair loss, diarrhea, impotence, weight loss, hard-to-heal wounds, infections, and eye problems.
  
  
• If you are deficient in vitamin A, it can make you experience reproductive disorders, immune problems, and vision problems.
  
  
• An imbalance of B vitamins in the body can cause depression, dementia, and drastic weight loss.
  
  
• Meanwhile, a lack of vitamin C will make the immune system decrease and it can cause a fatal condition.
  
  
• Lack of vitamin D will cause bones and teeth to become weak.
  
  
• According to ods.od.nih.gov, a small intake of vitamin E will cause eye problems, heart disease, and mental problems.
  
  
• Meanwhile, a lack of vitamin K will make the blood difficult to clot so you can experience heavy bleeding.

Even though all of those vitamins and minerals are good for the body, you must consume them in the right amount. The reason is, excess vitamins and minerals can also cause other diseases. 

Based on the explanation from ods.od.nih.gov, men who consume vitamin E every day at a dose of 180 mg/day have a higher risk of prostate cancer.

Meanwhile, middle-aged women who regularly consume vitamin E for 7 years at doses of 201-268 mg/day are not protected against cancer risk.

Besides planning the healthy food chart, you also should visit the experts. So, be sure to consult with the doctor to know the right dose of vitamins and minerals for your body's needs. Take a look at the printable of the vitamins and mineral chart as your guide for daily intake.