A look at 8 common symptoms of Vitamin Deficiency experienced by employees at the workplace.

1. C O M P I L E D B Y L U V E N A R A N G E L
T H E C U R V Y Y O G I
8 Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms
at the Workplace
D i s c l a i m e r : P l e a s e c o n s u l t y o u r p h y s i c i a n b e f o r e i m p l e m e n t i n g a n y
n e w d i e t , e x e r c i s e a n d d i e t a r y s u p p l e m e n t p r o g r a m s , e s p e c i a l l y i f
y o u h a v e p r e e x i s t i n g m e d i c a l c o n d i t i o n s o r a r e t a k i n g p r e s c r i b e d
m e d i c a t i o n s .

2. Vi t a m i n s & M i n e r a l s a r e m i c r o n u t r i e n t s r e q u i r e d b y t h e b o d y
i n s m a l l a m o u n t s f o r i t s p r o p e r f u n c t i o n i n g & m e t a b o l is m .
Vi t a m i n s ( o r g a n i c m o l e c u l e s ) : Vi t a m i n s A , B , C , D , E , K
M i n e r a l s ( i n o r g a n i c s u b s t a n c e s ) : C a l c i u m , M a g n e s iu m ,
P o t a s s i u m , I r o n , e t c
S o m e v i t a m i n s a r e p r e p a r e d b y t h e b o d y ( Vi t a m i n s D & K ) ,
o t h e r s n e e d t o b e p r o v i d e d i n t h e d i e t .
What are Vitamins & Minerals?

3. L o n g h o u r s a t t h e o ff i c e
L i t t l e o r n o e x p o s u r e t o s u n l i g h t
A i r c o n d i t i o n e d i n t e r i o r s
P o o r q u a l i t y n u t r i t i o n
A l c o h o l c o n s u m p t i o n
S m o k i n g
Vitamin Deficiency Causes

4. Fatigue
Low Vitamin D levels
may cause chronic
fatigue and be masked
by work pressure and
the challenge to manage
time.
Note:
Please consult your physician before
implementing any new diet,
exercise, and dietary supplement
programs, especially if you have
preexisting medical conditions or
are taking prescribed medications.

5. Headaches
Blood sugar imbalances
due to untimely meals is
one large contributor to
chronic headaches.
Deficiency of vitamins B6,
B12 & D along with
Magnesium are known to
contribute towards
headaches.
It is important to rule out
disturbed vision or other
physiological causes.
Speak to your doctor.
Note:
Please consult your physician before
implementing any new diet,
exercise, and dietary supplement
programs, especially if you have
preexisting medical conditions or
are taking prescribed medications.

6. Cold Hands & Feet
Hunger can cause an
individual to feel cold –
think ‘fuel’!
Inadequate Vitamin B12
levels can cause cold
hands and feet.
It is important to rule
out thyroid imbalances
as it is an important
metabolism regulating
endocrine gland.
Note:
Please consult your physician bef
ore implementing any new diet,
exercise, and dietary supplement
programs, especially if you have
preexisting medical conditions or
are taking prescribed
medications.

7. Anxiety & Mood Swings
The range of B vitamins,
notably B3 & B12,
Vitamin D, Magnesium
and even Calcium has
been shown to affect
moods and mental
wellness.
B-complex
supplementation is good
for nervine support
along with Omega 3 oils.
Note:
Please consult your physician bef
ore implementing any new diet,
exercise, and dietary supplement
programs, especially if you have
preexisting medical conditions or
are taking prescribed
medications.

8. Palpitations & Irregular Heart Beat
Vitamin B12 and Omega
3 supplements would be
a good support for
cardiovascular health.
Note:
Please consult your physician before
implementing any new diet,
exercise, and dietary supplement
programs, especially if you have
preexisting medical conditions or
are taking prescribed medications.

9. Lack of Concentration
Poor Memory
Subdued Creativity
Low serum Vitamin B12
levels have been shown
to affect concentration
and memory as it plays a
role in the brain atrophy
(shrinkage) and
cognitive changes.
Note:
Please consult your physician before
implementing any new diet,
exercise, and dietary supplement
programs, especially if you have
preexisting medical conditions or
are taking prescribed medications.

10. Hair Loss
Hair follicles are
stimulated by Vitamin
D.
Inadequate Vitamin D
levels may result in
weaker hair follicles and
possible hair loss.
Silica is also an
important mineral for
strong hair and nails
through keratin.

11. Digestive Disturbances
Vitamin B12 deficiencies
may lead to nausea,
vomiting, heartburn,
bloating, gas,
constipation & diarrhea.
Note:
Please consult your physician before
implementing any new diet,
exercise, and dietary supplement
programs, especially if you have
preexisting medical conditions or
are taking prescribed medications.

12. A b a l a n c e d d i e t a n d n u t r i t i o u s p a c k e d l u n c h e s a r e i d e a l .
O f f i c e g o e r s m a y n o t h a v e t h i s l u x u r y r e g u l a r l y.
D i e t a r y s u p p l e m e n t a t i o n w i t h a q u a l i t y m u l t i v i t a m i n .
Ta k e a s u n s h i n e b r e a k a s o f t e n a s p o s s i b l e .
L i m i t s m o k i n g & a l c o h o l c o n s u m p t i o n .
N o t e : P l e a s e c o n s u l t y o u r p h y s i c i a n b e f o r e i m p l e m e n t i n g a n y n e w
d i e t , e x e r c i s e , a n d d i e t a r y s u p p l e m e n t p r o g r a m s , e s p e c i a l l y i f
y o u h a v e p r e e x i s t i n g m e d i c a l c o n d i t i o n s o r a r e t a k i n g p r e s c r i b e d
m e d i c a t i o n s .
What You Can Do…

13. Credits & Sources
 Diet & Nutrition, Rudolph Ballentine
 https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/vitamin-b12-deficiency-
can-be-sneaky-harmful-201301105780
 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3168103/
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