deficiency

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Apr 13 2023

Article

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Apr 13 2023

Potassium deficiency: When your body is low on potassium

Potassium is responsible for the proper functioning of the heart, muscles and nerves of the body. Severe potassium deficiency or hypokalemia can affect the nerves and muscles

4 mins |
Apr 05 2023

Article

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Apr 05 2023

Low on salt: Dangers of sodium deficiency

Deficiency of sodium can lead to an electrolyte imbalance. Early identification of low sodium helps prevent mental confusion, lethargy, seizures and even coma

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Apr 28 2023

Article

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Apr 28 2023

Iodine deficiency? Switch to iodised salt

Consuming one teaspoon of iodised salt can prevent Iodine deficiency which may become irreversible if not detected at an early stage, say experts

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Nov 28 2022

Article

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Nov 28 2022

Scurvy: Symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment

Vitamin C has excellent antioxidant properties and an ability to increase iron absorption from the intestine

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Apr 25 2023

Video

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Apr 25 2023

How much zinc should you consume in a day?

17.3 per cent of the global population is at risk of zinc deficiency due to inadequate amount of zinc in diet, according to United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Zinc deficiency could lead to growth retardation and immunodeficiency. How much zinc you need daily depends on your age. Watch to find out.

5 mins |
Dec 30 2022

Article

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Dec 30 2022

Drop in male sex hormones in men after 30

Androgen deficiency in men could lead to low sex drive in men above 30. But the reduction in the male sex hormone is not seen in all men

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Feb 13 2023

Article

6 mins |
Feb 13 2023

Trouble sleeping? It could be melatonin deficiency

Produced from the pineal gland, melatonin is known to promote sleep and maintain the sleep-wake cycle. Happiest Health speaks to experts to understand the sleep hormone better

6 mins |
Feb 02 2023

Article

6 mins |
Feb 02 2023

Vitamin D deficiency: causes and cure

With 80-90% of the Indian population and majority across the globe found to be vitamin D deficient, getting some sunshine vitamin has become the need of the hour

7 mins |
Apr 11 2023

Article

7 mins |
Apr 11 2023

Balanced diet helps keep zinc deficiency at bay

From sesame seeds and whole pulses to egg yolk and mutton, there are many ways to boost zinc levels in the body

5 mins |
Feb 02 2023

Article

5 mins |
Feb 02 2023

Why iron deficiency often goes unnoticed

People with iron deficiency are mostly asymptomatic and are detected only during routine laboratory evaluation

4 mins |
Feb 02 2023

Article

4 mins |
Feb 02 2023

Magnesium, the go-to mineral for Happiest Health

The steady rhythm of your heart depends on the levels of magnesium in your body -- that’s just one aspect of what the mineral can do to keep you healthy and smiling