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Deficiency of these two vitamins leads to loss of eyesight...
Vitamins and minerals are those essential nutrients that keep the body healthy and also protect us from many diseases. vitamins are essential for fighting infections, bone strength, brain function, and hormonal balance. Recently, the United Kingdom's National health Service (NHS) released a study report, which states that two types of vitamin deficiencies are responsible for the loss of eyesight.
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Our body requires 13 essential vitamins, which are available from various food sources. The function of each vitamin is different in the body. Let's know about the deficiency of these two vitamins which leads to loss of eyesight...
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Vitamins responsible for vision loss
Experts believe that the lack of vitamins A and B12 leads to poor eyesight. If their deficiency is not removed in time, then they can end the light. According to the World health Organization (WHO), a lack of vitamin a causes the cornea to become very dry and can lead to blindness. Statistics from the Global health Agency show that an estimated 250 000-500 000 children who suffer from vitamin a deficiency become victims of blindness.
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Vitamin B12 deficiency is also responsible for blindness
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient essential for the function and development of cells along with the brain and nervous system, its deficiency can lead to optic neuropathy. Its lack ends the eyesight.
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Start consuming these things-
According to the NHS, cottage cheese, eggs, fish, fortified low-fat spreads, milk and yogurt and liver products will reduce vitamin a deficiency. At the same time, eat things containing beta-carotene because the body can convert it into retinol. Yellow, red, and green (leafy) vegetables, such as spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, and red peppers, and yellow fruits, such as mangoes, papayas, and apricots, are good sources of beta-carotene. On the other hand, for vitamin B12, you start taking ham, poultry, sheep, fish, seafood such as shellfish and crab, and dairy products such as eggs, milk, cheese, and yogurt.