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Posted on: August 5, 2021August 5, 2021

Use Of Iron Supplements In Anemia

Anemia is a condition that is diagnosed as low levels of iron in the blood volume of the diseased person. There can be different causes of this condition, and so can be the solutions for this health disorder. A wide range of supplements is available in the market which can effectively help in balancing iron levels in the blood by managing certain causes.

Causes of iron deficiency anemia

The word iron deficiency is used to clarify the meaning that this anemia is associated with low intake or low blood levels of free iron in the body. Why is it said so? Because anemia does not occur only due to iron deficiency and can be the result of other micronutrient deficiencies, as well. Vitamin B12 deficiency can also lead to anemia. However, the risk factors which can become contributing causes of iron deficiency in the body are mentioned below;

Depending solely on a vegetarian diet can create a huge risk of getting iron deficient because iron present in plant foods is not easy to absorb, and thus not eating other iron-rich foods can lead to iron deficiency in the body.
People who donate blood frequently can also be at the risk of developing an iron deficiency in the body as this process can completely deplete the iron stocks. Therefore, it is recommended to have a gap of at least 2-3 months between two consecutive blood donations to avoid such issues.
Talking of the blood loss, women are also at a higher risk of becoming iron deficient as they keep losing blood almost in half of their lifespan, sometimes in the process of giving birth, and sometimes during the menstrual cycle. Iron deficient women can also lead to the birth of iron-deficient babies.
Experiencing excessive blood loss in an accident or injury is also a contributing factor in the development of iron deficiency in the body.

Risks associated with iron deficiency anemia

An iron-deficient person can experience the symptoms of persistent fatigue, weakness, pale skin, shortness of breath, brittle nails, and headache. But in severe cases, an untreated iron deficiency can lead to different heart problems, problems for women during pregnancy, and growth issues in infants.

A decrease in blood volume leads to the decrease of oxygen supply in the body, and to cover up this deficiency, the heart has to pump blood aggressively which can cause an abnormal increase in the size of the heart or an irregular pattern in the heartbeat.

Why use iron supplements?

The use of iron supplements is a very common and effective way of replenishing lost iron in the body. Iron supplements are available in different dosage forms to compensate for the interest and needs of the community. Like, an iron supplement is available in the market by the name of Irovit tablet, Feosal-F Tablet, Folicron Tablet IroUp Tablet, Medifer Tablet which contains Iron, Folic Acid, and Vitamin B12 to provide complete support in the healthy formation of red blood cells. Another unique thing about this supplement is the presence of Vitamin C which helps boost the absorption of Iron in the body. This supplement can be used by people who are suffering from the symptoms associated with low iron levels, under the recommendation of a healthcare professional. And, to ease the liking of this food supplement in children, a syrup form is also available for these iron supplements with similar health benefits but with a better composition.

References:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/iron-deficiency-anemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355034
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/14568-oral-iron-supplementation
https://www.webmd.com/diet/supplement-guide-iron#1
https://www.healthline.com/health/anemia/iron-supplements-for-anemia

Posted on: August 5, 2021

Symptoms Of Vitamin D Deficiency

According to the latest nutrition survey, almost 171.1 million women and 134.2 million children (under age 5) population are the numbers, suffering from vitamin D deficiency in Pakistan. Whereas symptoms associated with this deficiency are more prevalent in girls and rural women.

Why vitamin D deficiency is prevailing?

Having a vitamin D deficiency becomes easy when a person has a lifestyle comprising of the following habits:

Not getting enough vitamin D from foods

Although there are very few known food sources of vitamin D, getting it from foods is essential. Foods like egg yolk, fortified foods, fish, and fish oils tend to have a considerable amount of vitamin D in them, thus people who live entirely on a vegan or a vegetarian diet are more likely to get deficient in vitamin D.

Limited exposure to sunlight

We all know that the Sun is the ultimate source of vitamin D and therefore people, those who don’t get exposed to the Sun, are at a higher risk of developing symptoms associated with vitamin D deficiency.

Kidney problems

This might be an interesting fact that undoubtedly sunlight is the major source of vitamin D but the vitamin D we obtain from the Sun is actually in its inactive form, and kidneys are responsible for converting vitamin D in to its active form. That is why people who suffer from kidney issues can get severely deficient in vitamin D.

Malabsorption of vitamin D

We eat food, it gets digested, absorbed, and then the nutrients inside are utilized by our body for different body functions. But when any of the above-mentioned steps are not followed properly, the body can face different nutritional deficiencies. Similarly, there are several health disorders; Crohn’s disease and celiac disease can lead to the malabsorption of vitamin D.

Besides these lifestyle malfunctions, having obesity or a habit of excessive smoking can also initiate symptoms of vitamin D deficiency.

What are the symptoms?

The most popular function of vitamin D, in the body, is to keep the bones strong. Vitamin D helps in the better absorption of minerals, needed for making bones strong and compact. Whereas in vitamin D deficiency this process gets compromised, bones fail to bear the body pressure, and ultimately break down. The symptoms of vitamin D deficiency are described differently in different age groups, as described below.

Adults who have the deficiency are at a higher risk of experiencing multiple fractures due to bone mineral loss, known as osteoporosis. Whereas, another condition, in which bones become softer rather than going porous, can lead to the bowing of bones in adults, and is called osteomalacia. In children, vitamin D deficiency is known to cause a symptom known as rickets which is also characterized by a de-shaped or deformed skeleton.

How to overcome these symptoms?

The reduction of symptoms is conditioned with overcoming the deficiency of vitamin D and associated minerals in the body. The healthy ways of stuffing the bones with essential minerals include;

The intake of foods that are rich in nutrients like vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus.
Proper exposure to sunlight for ensuring an adequate supply of vitamin D to the body.
And, the use of good quality food supplements like D Ten , D Med drops ,D Med insta drops and Med 10 which are great sources of Vitamin D, and minerals essential for healthy bone development.

References:

https://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/vitamin-d-deficiency#1
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d-deficiency-symptoms
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/15050-vitamin-d–vitamin-d-deficiency
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318060

Posted on: August 5, 2021

Signs of Biotin Deficiency – And How to prevent it?

Biotin is a B vitamin famous for its role in maintaining hair, nail, and skin health, and is known by the names of vitamin B7, vitamin H, or “the beauty nutrient”. Biotin deficiency is very unlikely to occur, but if it does, related signs will gradually start appearing. To prevent this deficiency, a person should consume a diet comprising of different food groups.

What symptoms are likely to occur?

Biotin plays a key role in multiple biological processes in the human body. But for that, our body needs biotin in an adequate amount, and when that amount is not fulfilled, the body fails to process those mechanisms. And, this failure becomes clearly apparent in the form of different signs and symptoms which are visible to others and experienced by the person himself/herself, as well.

Signs and symptoms of biotin deficiency are as follows;

Frequent hair loss
Rashes on the skin
Brittle nails
Fatigue
And, mood swings, etc.

Biotin does help in managing hair and skin health, but another thing that biotin helps in is the development of the fetus in a mother’s womb. And, in the presence of biotin deficiency, fetal development is compromised which can lead to serious health defects in his/her growing age.

How to prevent biotin deficiency?

For the prevention or to minimize the risks of biotin deficiency, it is mandatory to follow a lifestyle that assures a proper intake of biotin and prevents its unnecessary excretion from the body. One thing to remember here is that biotin is a water-soluble vitamin, thus can’t be stored within the body, and therefore, must be obtained from natural foods or food-oriented supplements.

The consumption of egg yolk, dairy products, green peas, lentils, seafood, and organ meats (liver, etc.) is a great inclusion in the lifestyle to help prevent biotin deficiency. And, those who are not a fan of healthy eating can get their required biotin by using food supplements. Food supplements are specially formulated in a way to complete the daily requirement of biotin and can help to cover up the deficiency, as well.

Food supplements to prevent biotin deficiency

The purpose of food supplements is to provide nutrients that are not accessible to the body from other dietary sources. Biofol Tablet 2500 mcg, Biotin Tablet 1000 mcg are food supplements and do the duty of supplying necessary biotin to the body. The use of these two vitamin supplements is highly recommended for people who worry about their hair, nail, and skin health or are already facing these issues.

References:

https://www.healthline.com/health/biotin-deficiency#causes
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320462
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-HealthProfessional/#h5
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/biotin-deficiency

Posted on: August 4, 2021

Why Vitamin C Should Be Taken Daily?

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin and greatly impacts our overall health. A smooth skin, strong immune system, healthy iron levels in the blood, and effective wound healing, all these processes depend on an adequate intake of vitamin C.

How much vitamin C per day is required?

The recommendation of every nutrient is generally differentiated based on gender and age, making the daily requirement completely different for people of different groups.

For kids (1-8 years): 15-25 mg
For teens (9-13 years): 45 mg
For adult men (14 years and older): 65-90 mg
For adult women (14 years and older): 65-75 mg
For pregnant women (19 years and older): 85 mg
For breastfeeding women (19 years and older): 120 mg

Apart from these general recommendations, those who smoke a lot will require an extra 35 mg of vitamin C. This is because vitamin C is a strong antioxidant, thus neutralizing the oxidizing effect of chemicals present in the smoke. Therefore, an additional 35 mg of vitamin C is required by smokers.

Benefits of vitamin C

A human body needs vitamin C for the following purposes;

For a well-prepared immune system to fight against several microbial infections
For neutralizing the effects of harmful oxidative species produced inside the body
For maintaining skin health by improving wound healing and protecting skin from oxidative damage
For better absorption of dietary iron into the body, consequently, helping in fulfilling the iron deficiency
For the normal production of collagen, L-carnitine, and some neurotransmitters

What are the best sources of vitamin C?

Vitamin C sources are not very difficult to find, and they can be obtained from a lot of fresh fruits, vegetables, and food supplements as well. Anything that is water-soluble will not be stored inside the body, thus should be taken daily through different sources. The same is the case with vitamin C, although it is not required by our body in large amounts, a person must have multiple vitamin C sources included in his/her diet.

Citrus fruits, cantaloupe, strawberries, bell peppers, and some cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli) are vitamin C sources. Besides, some vitamin supplements which contain a considerable amount of vitamin C, are also efficient sources of this vitamin. In this regard, Medevox Pharmaceuticals has manufactured several immune-boosting supplements, containing vitamin C, by the names of Effer-c Tablet, Vitamin C Tablet

These vitamin supplements are packed with Vitamin C and some accessory ingredients like Calcium Lactate gluconate, Calcium carbonate .The purpose of adding the other ingredients is to enhance the working and to support the antioxidant effects of vitamin C, in the body.

References:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-c/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/vitamin-c/faq-20058030
https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-benefits-of-vitamin-c#1
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/219352
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-much-vitamin-c-should-i-take-daily

Use Of Iron Supplements In Anemia

Symptoms Of Vitamin D Deficiency

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