Significance of Vitamin deficiencies
Vitamin deficiencies, as explored in Ayurveda and science, signify the lack of essential vitamins in the diet, leading to various health issues. Ayurveda highlights their role in mental disturbances, such as delirium, while scientific observations focus on implications for reproductive health, including irregular menstrual cycles in women and low sperm counts in men. Both perspectives emphasize the significance of maintaining adequate vitamin levels to support overall psychological and physical well-being, thereby illustrating the critical nature of balanced nutrition.
Synonyms: Dietary deficiencies, Micronutrient deficiencies, Nutritional deficiencies, Nutrient deficiencies
In Dutch: Vitaminetekorten; In Finnish: Vitamiinipuutokset; In Spanish: Deficiencias de vitaminas
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Hindu concept of 'Vitamin deficiencies'
In Hinduism, vitamin deficiencies signify a lack of essential nutrients that may lead to mental health issues, such as delirium, emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet for overall well-being.
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) Lack of essential vitamins in the diet, highlighted in the context of their possible contribution to mental derangements like delirium.[1]
The concept of Vitamin deficiencies in scientific sources
Vitamin deficiencies can significantly impact reproductive health, causing irregular menstrual cycles and poor egg quality in women, and low sperm counts in men, highlighting the importance of proper vitamin intake for fertility.
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This refers to the lack of essential nutrients, and clinicians would be wise to remember other elements associated with these deficiencies.[2] (2) A problem that may arise from a low level of fruit and vegetable intake.[3]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) A lack of essential vitamins in the body, and it is addressed through supplementation, such as the use of B-complex vitamins during alcohol withdrawal.[4]