{"id":9407,"date":"2024-09-14T00:44:55","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T21:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9407"},"modified":"2026-07-22T22:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:54:13","slug":"hypovitaminosis-is-a-deficiency-that-is-detrimental-to-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/hypovitaminosis-is-a-deficiency-that-is-detrimental-to-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Hypovitaminosis: a hidden deficiency that destroys health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"872\"><strong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"551\">Are you concerned about prolonged fatigue, brittle nails, pale skin, or frequent colds?<\/strong> It may not be just overload or seasonal weakness. These signals may indicate hypovitaminosis - a partial deficiency of one or more vitamins. This condition rarely manifests itself with bright symptoms, but gradually worsens the quality of life, contributes to the development of chronic diseases and reduces the body&#039;s ability to recover.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"898\">What is hypovitaminosis?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1148\">Hypovitaminosis is <strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"965\">a state of low vitamin content in the body<\/strong>, when there are no critical disorders yet, but biochemical functions are already disrupted. Unlike avitaminosis, in which the symptoms are sharply expressed, hypovitaminosis acts slowly, often imperceptibly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1387\">Vitamins are involved in hundreds of metabolic reactions, from energy production to immune response regulation. Their deficiency cannot be compensated by other substances, and even a slight decrease in levels can negatively affect health.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1423\">Causes of hypovitaminosis<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1453\">The main reasons include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1908\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1545\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1545\"><strong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1482\">Insufficient consumption<\/strong> vitamins with food (monodiets, fast food, food without vegetables)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1627\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1627\"><strong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1569\">Increased need<\/strong> in vitamins (adolescence, pregnancy, stress, sports)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1730\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1730\"><strong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1656\">Absorption disorders<\/strong> vitamins in the intestine (gastrointestinal diseases, dysbiosis, taking antibiotics)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1800\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1800\"><strong data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1762\">Impaired bioavailability<\/strong> due to improper cooking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1908\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1908\"><strong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1825\">The impact of medications<\/strong>, that reduce absorption (anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, proton pump inhibitors)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1944\">The main symptoms of hypovitaminosis<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2055\">The signs may be nonspecific and vague, but together they create a picture of general exhaustion:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2358\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2093\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2093\">chronic fatigue, loss of appetite<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2130\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2130\">memory impairment, concentration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2165\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2165\">brittle nails, dry skin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2198\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2198\">frequent colds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2239\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2239\">cracks in the corners of the mouth, peeling lips<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2276\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2276\">hair loss, itchy skin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2320\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2320\">changes in vision at dusk (hypovitaminosis A)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2358\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2358\">pain in bones and muscles (<a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/vitamins\/vitamin-d-25oh-vitamin-d-total-d2-d3\/\">vitamin D<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9409\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0905-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Foods high in vitamins on the table\" width=\"909\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0905-3.jpeg 909w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0905-3-150x99.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0905-3-600x395.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0905-3-300x198.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0905-3-768x506.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2406\">Hypovitaminosis vs. avitaminosis: what&#039;s the difference?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\">\n<div class=\"table-scroll\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2974\">\n<thead data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2459\">\n<tr data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2459\">\n<th data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2421\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2420\">Sign<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2441\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2440\">Hypovitaminosis<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2459\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2457\">Avitaminosis<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2974\">\n<tr data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2574\">\n<td data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2529\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Vitamin content<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2540\">Reduced<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2574\">Critically low or absent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2646\">\n<td data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2586\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Symptoms<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2618\" data-col-size=\"md\">Gradual, often nonspecific<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2646\">Severe, systemic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2745\">\n<td data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2658\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Consequences<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2703\">Chronic exhaustion, decreased quality of life<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2745\">Organ dysfunction, complications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2811\">\n<td data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2756\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Example<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2787\" data-col-size=\"md\">Fatigue, dry skin (hypoS)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2811\">Scurvy (<a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/avitaminosis-which-is-why-vitamin-deficiency-is-more-than-seasonal-weakness\/\"   title=\"Vitamin deficiency: why vitamin deficiency is more than just seasonal weakness\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149\">avitaminosis<\/a> WITH)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2898\">\n<td data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2826\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Diagnostics<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2865\">May be normal or at the lower limit<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2898\">Blood counts are very low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2974\">\n<td data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2913\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Prevalence<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2941\">High, often underestimated<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2974\">Rare in developed countries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3003\">How to detect hypovitaminosis<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3046\">Hypovitaminosis can be detected using:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3360\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3079\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3079\">analysis of clinical symptoms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3151\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3151\">biochemical blood test (25(OH)D, B12, folic acid, <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/anemia-diagnosis\/ferritin\/\">ferritin<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3220\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3220\">analysis of eating habits (frequency of consumption of fruits, vegetables, fish)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3291\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3291\">examination of the digestive system - if malabsorption is suspected<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3360\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3360\">taking into account risk factors - medication load, stress, diet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3389\">Treatment of hypovitaminosis<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3444\">Tactics depend on the degree of deficiency. Basic steps:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3811\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3545\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3545\"><strong data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3468\">diet correction<\/strong> with an emphasis on whole foods (cereals, legumes, green vegetables, fish, liver)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3627\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3627\"><strong data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3582\">prescribing vitamin supplements<\/strong> \u2014 in prophylactic or therapeutic doses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3729\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3729\"><strong data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3659\">refusal of self-medication<\/strong> \u2014 some vitamins can be toxic in overdose (A, D, E)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3811\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3811\"><strong data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3783\">treatment of gastrointestinal diseases<\/strong>, if absorption is impaired<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3834\">Who is at risk?<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3836\" data-end=\"4197\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3836\" data-end=\"3873\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"3873\">adolescents during the period of active growth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3874\" data-end=\"3914\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3914\">women during pregnancy and lactation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3915\" data-end=\"3968\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"3968\">vegetarians and vegans without additional B12 supplements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3969\" data-end=\"4036\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"4036\">persons after long-term treatment with antibiotics, antidepressants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4114\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4039\" data-end=\"4114\">elderly people, especially those with a sedentary lifestyle and impaired appetite<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4197\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4117\" data-end=\"4197\">athletes who consume a lot of protein but not enough vitamin-containing foods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4688\">Hypovitaminosis is a condition that can almost always be corrected in time if you know what to look for. It does not require complex treatment, but ignoring the symptoms can lead to disorders that will require a long recovery. If you are familiar with several of the described signs, you should start by analyzing your diet, checking the level <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/stress-and-magnesium-deficiency-if-the-problem-is-actually-in-magnesium\/\" title=\"Stress and Magnesium Levels: When Magnesium May Really Be the Problem\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"609\">vitamins in the blood and<\/a> consult your family doctor. A conscious attitude towards micronutrients is the key to energy, strong immunity, and maintaining health for years.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you worried about chronic fatigue, brittle nails, pale skin, or frequent colds? It may not be just overwork or seasonal weakness. 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