Nutrient Deficiency Study News:
The first happiness, you get it yourself... According to this saying, first of all, we need to keep our bodies healthy. And the body needs various nutrients to keep it healthy. If the body does not get enough nutrients, many types of diseases can occur. It is also believed that malnutrition is more common in poor countries, but a recent study has revealed a very shocking revelation. More than half of the world's population suffers from deficiencies in essential micronutrients, says new research. Be it rich or poor. In every country, nutrient deficiencies impair people's health.
More than 60 percent of the world's population is deficient in calcium and other...
As reported by the New York Post, a new study revealed that more than 60 percent of the world's population suffers from several nutrient deficiencies, including calcium, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin E. But the special thing about it is that the condition of European countries is very bad. The research scientists analyzed the estimated global consumption of 15 key micronutrients calcium, iodine, iron, riboflavin, folate, zinc, magnesium, selenium, thiamine, niacin, and vitamins A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, and vitamin E. In which shocking things have come to light.
68% of the world's population is iodine-deficient
According to researchers, 68% of the world's population is iodine deficient, 67% is vitamin E deficient, 66% is calcium deficient, and 65% is iron deficient. Calcium levels were found to be very low in North America, Europe, and Central Asia. More than half of the world's population is getting low levels of riboflavin, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. Niacin was deficient in only 22% of people, while thiamine (30%) and selenium (37%) were deficient.
Vitamin B6 deficiency is more common in men
Notably, iodine, vitamin B12, iron, and selenium deficiencies are more common in women than men, while calcium, niacin, thiamin, zinc, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6 deficiencies are more common in men. A deficiency of this micronutrient can cause fatigue, bone pain, hair loss, and weakness. The results of this research have been published in Lancet Global Health. According to experts involved in this research, these results are alarming. Most people in all regions are facing deficiencies in many essential nutrients.
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