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Modern life is fast-paced, and people's eating habits are changing with it. There is a wide variety of food on the table, but are we getting enough vitamins as individuals?How can you tell which vitamins your body is deficient in?As an experienced TCM practitioner, I will share some methods and guidelines to help you determine which vitamins you are deficient in.
First of all, we need to understand the types of vitamins and their roles. Vitamins are divided into two categories: water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins. Water-soluble vitamins include vitamin C, vitamin B group (such as vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12, etc.), which play an important role in regulating body metabolism, maintaining the normal function of the nervous system, and enhancing immunity. Fat-soluble vitamins mainly include vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K, which can help the body absorb and utilize fat, maintain bone health, etc.
So, how can you tell which vitamins you are deficient in?Traditional Chinese medicine believes that by observing the body's reactions, we can preliminarily infer the vitamins we are deficient. For example, if we often feel tired and fatigue easily, we may be deficient in vitamins B1, B2 and B6If our ** is dry and flaky, it may be a lack of vitamin A and vitamin E;If we have symptoms of anemia, such as pale face and pale lips, it may be a lack of vitamin B12 and folic acid. Through these reactions, you can get a preliminary understanding of which vitamins you are deficient, but in order to make a more accurate judgment, you need to conduct a comprehensive analysis in combination with dietary intake.
In addition to judging vitamin deficiencies by observing the body's reactions, we can also use some common blood tests to help make judgments. For example, vitamin B deficiency can be judged by checking indicators such as erythrocytes, hemoglobin, and platelets in the blood;Vitamin C deficiency can be judged by checking the level of ascorbic acid in the blood;Vitamin D supplementation can be judged by checking the level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the blood. These blood tests can provide a more accurate basis for judgment, but before use, we should consult a professional doctor for a comprehensive evaluation.
Of course, in addition to the above methods, we can also judge the vitamins we may lack by analyzing our own dietary structure. Diet Single.
1. Excessive picky eating may lead to deficiency of certain vitamins. For example, people who have been vegetarians for a long time may be deficient in vitamin B12People who live indoors for a long time and lack sunlight exposure may be deficient in vitamin D. Therefore, understanding your diet and focusing on a balanced diet can effectively prevent vitamin deficiencies.
If, after initial judgment, we find that we are deficient in certain vitamins, we can supplement it by changing our diet and increasing foods rich in relevant vitamins. For example, animal meats such as chicken, pork, and beef are rich in B vitaminsFish, eggs and dairy products are rich in vitamin DVegetables and fruits are rich in vitamin C. In addition, there are also some ancient prescriptions in traditional Chinese medicine that can play a role in supplementing vitamins, such as ginseng, astragalus, etc., which have the effect of replenishing qi and nourishing blood and enhancing immunity.
In the process of vitamin supplementation, we need to keep in mind the principle of moderation. Excessive vitamin supplementation can also cause adverse effects on the body, such as excessive vitamin A that can lead to toxic reactions. Therefore, when supplementing vitamins, it is necessary to determine the appropriate amount of intake according to your actual situation and the advice of a professional doctor.
To sum up, through the comprehensive judgment of observing the body's reaction, blood test indicators, and dietary structure, you can preliminarily deduce the vitamins that you may be lacking, and meet the body's needs through appropriate dietary adjustments and supplementation. I hope this information will help you understand your health.
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References: 1Yang Qin. Research on the prevention and treatment of vitamin deficiency in traditional Chinese medicine[J].China Pharmaceutical Affairs, 2019(02):15