More than 80% of the Indian population were found to suffer from micronutrient deficiencies resulting in compromised immunity
Micronutrient Deficiencies (MIND) in India
"The doctor’s consensus paper has identified a growing problem in India, with a majority of us at the risk of MiND," Sandeep Verma, Country Head, Consumer Health Division of Bayer in India, said in a statement. The consensus, based on a national advisory board comprising 21 Indian healthcare practitioners, found that fatigue, insomnia, lack of energy, malaise, and loss of appetite are the first signs of hidden hunger, contributing to compromised immunity.
Undetected Nutrient Deficiencies: The Cause of ill Health
Micronutrient and antioxidant deficiencies are most common and go unnoticed. They are the root cause of most lifestyle related diseases.
Micronutrient and antioxidant deficiencies are most common and go unnoticed. They are the root cause of most lifestyle related diseases.
‘The grave inadequacy of multiple micronutrients coupled with wrong eating habits and lifestyle-related factors has contributed to the growing micronutrient deficiency in India.’
Pregnant women are consuming less than 50 percent of the required essential micronutrients, the report said. The report mentioned that MiND is highly prevalent in more than 62 percent of urban and semi-urban adults due to wrong eating habits, inadequate diet, and prevalence of anemia leading to the inadequacy of multiple micronutrients.
Further, the consensus also reported how these micronutrient deficiencies can directly link to compromised immunity and viral respiratory infections.
Older Population could be at risk of Micronutrient Deficiency
Micronutrient deficiency could be a major public health concern for the elderly, especially for essential vitamins such as vitamin D and vitamin B12.
Micronutrient deficiency could be a major public health concern for the elderly, especially for essential vitamins such as vitamin D and vitamin B12.
Source-IANS
Micronutrient Deficiency, Most Common Health Condition In Infants
More than half of infant deaths are caused due to micronutrient deficiencies and measures have to taken to prevent these micronutrient deficiencies.
More than half of infant deaths are caused due to micronutrient deficiencies and measures have to taken to prevent these micronutrient deficiencies.
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