diseases + deficiencies

what disease is caused by a lack of vitamin c

scurvy

symptoms from scurvy

fatigue, bleeding gums, easy bruising, and poor wound healing

could lead to anemia

what disease is caused by a lack of vitamin d

rickets

symptoms from rickets

bones softening + deformities

delayed growth

bowed legs

could lead to scoliosis

what disease is causes by a lack of iron

anemia - not enough iron to produce haemoglobin

symptoms from anemia

fatigue, shortness of breath, and paleness

what’s celiac disease

when the immune system mistakenly attacks the small intestine in response to gluten

effects of celiac disease

digestive issues, anemia, fatigue

damages the small intestine (and the villi), means they can’t absorb nutrients into the blood

low iron = anemia

what’s lactose intolerance

occurs when the body can’t produce enough lactase, and therefore can’t digest lactose

effects of lactose intolerance

bloating, gas, diarrhea, and abdominal pain