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How do vitamin or fiber deficiencies contribute to obesity and heart disease?
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∙ 14y ago
Not Heart disease. Heart disease is generally caused by saturated fat built up in the persons arteries and veins causing the heart to push harder to get the blood circulating. So there is strain on the heart which makes it prone to heart attack and a lot more likely to get heart disease.
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What diseases are caused by vitamin D deficiencies?
Vitamin D deficiency is related in osteoporosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, depression, body muscle mass wasting, gum disease, as well as some forms of cancer. there is also a case being put forward that Vitamin D deficiency is linked to the neuro degeneration of Alzheimer's disease.
Which vitamin exists in eight different forms and may prevent or delay coronary heart disease?
Vitamin E exists in eight different forms and may prevent or delay coronary heart disease.
Can vitamin C prevent heart disease?
Some studies have indicated that vitamin C may prevent heart disease by lowering total blood cholesterol and LDL cholesterol and raising HDL, or good cholesterol, levels.
Can Vitamin D cause ischemia?
Vitamin D has actually been shown to have a protective effect on the heart. Recent study showed that Vitamin D reduced all cause mortality and it is so powerful that low vitamin D levels may be considered to be an independent risk factor for heart disease. The list of side effects of Vitamin D do not include any heart problems or ischemia.
Can coronary artery disease be treated with vitamin B6?
Treatment with folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 lowers homocysteine levels (reducing the risk for cardiovascular problems), but more studies are needed
How do vitamin deficiencies affect health?
Most of the vitamins are closely associated with a corresponding vitamin deficiency disease.
Is vitamin B harmfull for someone with Lyme?
Vitamin B is not considered harmful for those suffering with Lyme disease. In fact, supplements are often recommended as the disease can lead to nutritional deficiencies.
What disease will you get if you do not get enough vita man a?
Blindness (most prevalent in children) is the worst of the known Vitamin A deficiencies.
What are the disease over vitamins?
There are many diseases that are associated with vitamin deficiencies. One example is one of the first to be discovered, and that is the link between vitamin C and scurvy.
What are some common nutritional deficiencies?
These are all summed generalisations Vitamin C deficiencies leads to scurvy Iron deficiencies leads to fatigue Vitamin D deficiencies lead to a bad immune system Protein deficiencies lead to bad muscle growth and weakness Fibre deficiencies leads to clogged up bowels, which cause constipation Vitamin B deficiencies lead to nervous system damage, acne, depression, birth defects and weight lost Vitamin A deficiencies will lead to possible blindness, since it affects the retina, and abnormal bone growth Sugar deficiencies lead to lack of energy, possibly, not sure on that one I hope I've covered the common ones!
What are some nutrition deficiencies?
These are all summed generalisations Vitamin C deficiencies leads to scurvy Iron deficiencies leads to fatigue Vitamin D deficiencies lead to a bad immune system Protein deficiencies lead to bad muscle growth and weakness Fibre deficiencies leads to clogged up bowels, which cause constipation Vitamin B deficiencies lead to nervous system damage, acne, depression, birth defects and weight lost Vitamin A deficiencies will lead to possible blindness, since it affects the retina, and abnormal bone growth Sugar deficiencies lead to lack of energy, possibly, not sure on that one I hope I've covered the common ones!
Anemias appearing in old age result from?
nutritional deficiencies leukemia vitamin deficiencies drug therapy
How is gum diseased treated in alternative medicine?
Zinc, copper, folic acid, vitamin E, selenium , and vitamin A or beta-carotene are very helpful in slowing the progression of gum disease, especially if the patient has dietary deficiencies.
What diseases are caused by vitamin D deficiencies?
Vitamin D deficiency is related in osteoporosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, depression, body muscle mass wasting, gum disease, as well as some forms of cancer. there is also a case being put forward that Vitamin D deficiency is linked to the neuro degeneration of Alzheimer's disease.
What are the characteristics of a malnourished?
A malnourished person is usually very thin (although there are certainly cases of people who aren't thin, but still have nutritional deficiencies) and such a person may have any number of nutritional deficiency diseases. A person with a vitamin D deficiency can have a disease called rickets, which results in malformed bones. A vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy, which has many symptoms including bleeding gums. Vitamin B deficiencies cause beri-beri. Iron deficiencies cause anemia. Iodine deficiencies cause goiter (enlarged thyroid gland) etc.
WHY ARE Vitamin K deficiencies rare?
B. because intestinal bacteria produce vitamin K.
Are Vitamin E deficiencies common among premenopausal women?
no
