Numbness in extremities? this vitamin deficiency could be the reason

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): The body needs all the vitamins and minerals to function properly. If there is a deficiency of any vitamin, it has a negative impact on health. One such important vitamin is vitamin E, which is fat-soluble. Vitamin E is an essential antioxidant for health that is essential for protecting cells from free radicals and strengthening the immune system. Vitamin E is essential for preventing blood clots in the heart. If there is a deficiency of vitamin E in the body, it can cause numbness in the hands and feet. Let's know the symptoms of its deficiency and how to avoid it.

Symptoms of Vitamin E deficiency

Numbness in hands and feet

Muscle weakness

Difficulty walking

Eye problems

Weakened immunity

Being sick frequently

Lethargy and fatigue

How much vitamin E should a person take daily?

According to a Harvard Health report, men and women ages 14 and older should get 15 milligrams of vitamin E daily. Breastfeeding women need 19 milligrams of vitamin E daily.

Foods rich in vitamin E

To overcome vitamin E deficiency, eat almonds daily. Include mustard seeds in your diet. Use wheat germ, sunflower, safflower and soybean oils. Eat peanut butter and peanuts. Include vegetables like beetroot, collard greens, spinach, pumpkin, red capsicum, asparagus and fruits like mango and avocado. This can help in fulfilling the deficiency of vitamin E in the body.

Why does vitamin E deficiency not occur?

People who do not take proper diet. Their body may be deficient in vitamin E. Sometimes, problems caused by deficiency of vitamin E in the body are also due to genetic reasons. If someone in the family has vitamin E deficiency or any disease related to it. So you may be at risk. Chronic pancreatitis, celiac disease, cholestatic liver disease and cystic fibrosis can also cause it.