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Vitamin Deficiency

Vegan Mom's Baby Dies Because of Vitamin Deficiency
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The Vitamin Deficiency Breastfeeding Moms Should Watch Out For

Mom's choice of what to eat is important both during pregnancy and after baby has arrived.
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Mom's choice of what to eat is important both during pregnancy and after baby has arrived. But while everyone warns her of the perils of drinking or caving into her cravings while pregnant, some moms are surprised to find out just how important their diets are when it's time to breastfeed.

A vegan French couple recently found out the sad way. The lack of nutrients in mom's milk meant that their baby suffered from serious vitamin B12 deficiency and eventually died. While the deprivation seems to have been accidental, the couple are now being charged with neglect and could face time in prison.

While the story is alarming, maintaining your vegan lifestyle as a breastfeeding mom is still possible with careful thought about what should be part of your diet. Read on for what you need to know about some essential nutrients after the break.

Vitamin D For Goth Girls When Sunshine Is Too Much
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Vitamin D For Goth Girls When Sunshine Is Too Much

I have a few friends that fear the sun.
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I have a few friends that fear the sun. A few are afraid of wrinkles and skin cancer, and there are those serious goth gals who just dislike all things sunny – you know who you are. These fears, rationale or not, keep these ladies from getting enough Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin.

Your body produces vitamin D after exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun, as well as a handful of food sources. Many milk products, and even soy milk and some orange juices, are fortified with vitamin D, since deficiency in it can lead to rickets. Once synthesized by your skin (makes me think we humans are a little like plants), vitamin D works to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus by promoting calcium absorption to form and maintain strong bones. This fat soluble vitamin also helps to maintain a healthy immune system and cell growth regulation.

To see how much you need and what foods contain this vitamin read more

Cracked Mouth? Could Be a Vitamin Deficiency
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Cracked Mouth? Could Be a Vitamin Deficiency

It's common to get dry, chapped lips during the Winter, but what about cracks at the corners of your mouth that don't seem to go away no matter how much lip balm you apply?
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It's common to get dry, chapped lips during the Winter, but what about cracks at the corners of your mouth that don't seem to go away no matter how much lip balm you apply? I've heard that this could be a symptom of a vitamin deficiency, so I decided to do some research.

Indeed, persistent cracking at the corners of the lips could be a sign that you're not getting enough vitamin B — in particular, folic acid (B9) and riboflavin (B2). This isn't anything to freak out about, but if you think your diet might be lacking, try taking a multivitamin or vitamin B complex supplement. Or just increase your intake of foods rich in B vitamins and see if that helps. You can also soothe the cracked areas with ointments like Vaseline or Neosporin.

If the problem persists, talk to your doctor to see if you might have a more serious problem with anemia or a common fungal infection called angular chelitis.

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