hypovitaminosis

hy·po·vi·ta·min·o·sis (hp-vt-m-nss)

n.

Insufficiency of one or more essential vitamins.

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hypovitaminosis.

See avitaminosis.

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hypovitaminosis

a condition produced by lack of an essential vitamin. See under the name of each vitamin.

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Patient discussion about hypovitaminosis.

Q. Recently I came to know after a test that I am vitamin D deficient so how much vitamin D should I take? I am 26 yrs old and I have fibromyalgia. Recently I came to know after a test that I am vitamin D deficient so how much vitamin D should I take?

A. what is a normal level of vitamin d for a 65 yr old woman?

Q. Can regular exercise lead to vitamin deficiency? I am regular with my exercises every day. I don’t like to miss on my exercise. But I do miss on my food. I always take a healthy and good diet. But I fear of my vitamins and energy getting drained due to exercise. Can regular exercise lead to vitamin deficiency?

A. Yes, as I know you supplement your diet with vitamin C. This is reduced when you exercise extensively. And its recovery helps in muscle formation. Excessive body heat and sweat loss during the exercise can reduce the blood plasma levels of vitamin C. Have balanced diet along with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Drink 8-10 glasses or more of water every day.

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