Nutritionist talks about an important cause of irritability

Vitamin deficiency does not go unnoticed and always has external manifestations.

Nutritionist Olha Naboka told OBOZREVATEL about this in an exclusive commentary.

GROUP D VITAMINS

D vitamins are found in black caviar, seafood, and egg yolks. The peculiarity of vitamins of this group is that this vitamin is naturally produced only in the presence of sunlight. If a person does not go to the sun or goes very rarely, he or she is deficient in vitamin D. The daily requirement of the body for this vitamin is about 2.5 mcg.

Manifestations

Lack of vitamin D has the following manifestations:

• excessive irritability,
• brittle bones,
• problems with teeth,
• joint pain,
• irritable bowel syndrome,
• rickets in children,
• osteoporosis,
• psoriasis, vitiligo.

How to fix the situation

In case of a lack of vitamins of group D, it is recommended to include seafood and liver in the diet. It is imperative to be outdoors more often. It is advisable to consult a nutritionist and include a natural vitamin complex of this group in your diet, as it is quite difficult to compensate for the lack of this vitamin on your own.

Uncontrolled use of vitamin D (hypervitaminosis) can lead to impaired calcium metabolism. That is, cartilage tissue may be at risk. The formation of bladder stones is also possible. Even though hypervitaminosis develops very slowly, be vigilant!

K GROUP VITAMINS

K vitamins are found in ordinary cabbage, cauliflower, and lettuce. The daily requirement is about 60-140 mcg. The lack of vitamins of this group is usually characteristic of people with problems in the gastrointestinal tract. In case of problems with bile excretion, K vitamins are not absorbed or are not fully absorbed.

The use of antibiotics, sedatives, and hypnotics also leads to poor absorption of vitamins. In addition, according to nutritionists, the absorption of vitamins of this group is significantly interfered with by the consumption of sugary carbonated drinks and alcohol.

Manifestations.

Lack of K vitamins has the following manifestations

• profuse internal hemorrhages,
• ossification of cartilage,
• serious deformation of bones,
• deposition of salts on the walls of arterial vessels,

• blood clotting in case of minor injuries,
• dry mouth,
• constant thirst,
• symptoms of diabetes mellitus.

How to fix the situation

If you have a lack of acute deficiency of K vitamins, it is recommended to include Brussels sprouts, lettuce, and fresh herbs in your diet. The diet should also include olive oil, cereals, bananas, kiwi, avocado, and bran.

VITAMIN U

Vitamin U is a designation for a vitamin-like substance also known as S-methylmethionine. It is important and useful for the body, playing a particularly important role in the regulation of the digestive system.

Vitamin U content in foods (per 100 g):

• Cabbage 210 mg
• Potatoes 170 mg

• Tomatoes 80 mg
• Green tea 80 mg
• Beets 77 mg
• Liver 6 mg
• Milk 3 mg

The daily requirement of the body is about 200 mcg.

Manifestations.

The lack of vitamins of group U has the following manifestations:

• allergy to familiar foods,
• pain in the stomach,
• heartburn after eating,
• symptoms of stomach ulcers,
• symptoms of duodenal ulcer,
• symptoms of bronchial asthma.

How to fix the situation

We fill the diet with properly prepared foods. Heating helps to reduce the content of vitamin U in foods. However, if the heat treatment is short, its content does not drop significantly. Only when boiling or frying for more than 40-45 minutes is most of the methylmethionine destroyed.