Vitamines and Minerals

:- Vitamines and Minerals

What Are Vitamins and Minerals?

Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients your body needs in small amounts to function properly.
They help in growth, immunity, energy production, healing, and preventing diseases.

Vitamins: Organic compounds (made by plants or animals)
Minerals: Inorganic elements (come from soil and water, absorbed by plants or consumed directly)

Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies

Some of the most common health conditions caused by a lack of essential nutrients include:

Iron Deficiency Anemia: Low iron levels lead to fatigue, weakness, and pale skin.
Vitamin D Deficiency: Leads to weak bones (rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults).
Scurvy: Caused by lack of vitamin C, leading to bleeding gums, joint pain, and fatigue.
Night Blindness: A result of vitamin A deficiency.
Rickets or Osteoporosis: Caused by calcium or vitamin D deficiency.
Goiter: Swelling of the thyroid gland from iodine deficiency.

Symptoms of Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies

Symptoms can vary based on the nutrient but may include:

Fatigue or weakness
Poor immunity and frequent infections
Dry skin or hair loss
Numbness or tingling in hands/feet
Brittle nails
Mouth ulcers or swollen tongue
Bone or muscle pain
Vision problems

Types of Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

Anti-fungal medications work by killing fungi or stopping their growth. They come in various forms:

Topical Treatments: Creams, ointments, and sprays for skin and nail infections.
- Example: Clotrimazole, Miconazole.
Oral Medications: Pills or capsules for more severe or widespread infections.
- Example: Fluconazole, Itraconazole.
Intravenous (IV) Medications: Used in hospitals for serious fungal infections.
- Example: Amphotericin B.