In the pursuit of optimal health, the role of vitamins and minerals often plays a seemingly understated yet pivotal part.

New research found that over half of people with type 2 diabetes in the Americas may be deficient in essential nutrients, ...

Vitamin deficiency due to hair loss (alopecia) may occur with deficiencies in vitamins B, D, C, and E, as well as with certain minerals like iron, selenium, and zinc. The complex roles of nutritional ...

Very low levels of vitamin D were the most common deficiency, affecting more than 60% of people with type 2 diabetes. Other common deficiencies included magnesium (42%), iron (28%) and vitamin B12 (22 ...

and E. Adding fortified wheat, maize, and rice products to your diet can help prevent vitamin deficiencies while also providing a boost of fiber, proteins, minerals, and other essential nutrients.

A new review found as many as 45% of Type 2 diabetics are suffering multiple deficiencies in vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News ...

A new systematic review conducted by researchers in India, found that nearly half of individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) suffer from micronutrient deficiencies – with vitamin D, magnesium and ...

Role of vitamin deficiencies The structural protein of the hair matrix which is keratin needs biotin for its synthesis and in its deficiency, hair turns brittle and thin. Vitamin D deficiency is also ...