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Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Causes , symptoms and treatment.

What is Vitamin B¹²? Vitamin B¹² is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some food and added to others, available as a dietary supplement, it is also known as cobalamin .It is involved in the metabolism of every cell of the human body it is one of the eight B vitamins it is needed for the health of nerve tissues, for the formation of red blood cells, brain function. Symptoms of vitamin B¹² deficiency: Pale or jaundiced skin   People with a B¹² deficiency often look pale or have a slight yellow tinge to the skin and whites of the eyes, a condition knows as Jaundice. It plays an essential role in the production of the DNA needed to make red blood cells without it, the instructions for building the cells are incomplete and cells are unable to divide.Bilirubin is a slightly red or brown colored substance , which is produced by the liver when it breaks down old blood cells. A large amount of bilirubin is what gives your skin and eyes a yellow tinge.  weakness ...

What Are The Benefits Of Vitamin-C

  “ What Are The  Benefits   V itamin -   C ”?   VitaminC also known as Ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some food. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals are compounds formed when  our bodies convert the food we eat into energy.   Deficiency  O f  v i tamin-C    C an  Cause: 1)                                    Rough, Bumpy Skin-> Deficiency of vitamin  C  can cause the formation of small acne like bum ps  on the arms, thighs or  buttocks.   2)                                  ...

5 Small Steps You Can Take To Protect Yourself From COVID-19

  5 Small Steps You Can Take To Protect Yourself From COVID-19  There is currently no vaccine to prevent corona-virus disease. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.  The virus is thought to  spread mainly from person-to-person. Ø   Between individuals who are in close contact with each other (around 6 feet). Ø   Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. Ø   These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of individuals who are close by or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Ø   Some ongoing examinations have proposed that Coronavirus might be spread by individuals who are not demonstrating indications. Following Steps Should Be Taken To Protect Yourself From COVID-19 1.  Avoid Close Contact: Inside Your Home:  Maintain a strategic distance from close contact with individuals who are sick.    Outside Your Home:  Put 6 feet of distance between yo...

How To Boost Your Immunity.

  How To Boost Your Immunity What Is Immunity? Immunity refers to a high degree of resistance to an illness or disease. It is a complex network of cells, tissues and organs that helps the body to fight infections and other diseases.   Types Of    Immunity There are three types of immunity-Innate, Adaptive and Passive: Ø   Innate immunity  : Everyone is born with innate (or natural) immunity, a type of general protection. Ø   Adaptive immunity  : Adaptive (or active) immunity develops throughout our lives. We develop adaptive immunity when we’re exposed to diseases or when we’re immunised against them with vaccines. Ø   Passive immunity  : Passive immunity is borrowed from another source and it lasts for a short time. 5 Signs Of A Weak Immunity 1. Frequent Cold And Infection: Most commonly people can recover from cold and related infections within 10 to 12 days. But if you frequently catch colds or recurring cold symptoms, it’s clear that...