Introduction
Micronutrients are the elements that help organisms function without interruptions. As a rule, people get them together with food and drinks. They may be found in fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and other products. Their toxicity or deficiency may pose a serious threat to people’s health conditions, and it is useful to know their symptoms (Capone, 2019). The paper describes the symptoms of toxicity and deficiency of iodine and vitamin C as well as their impact on people’s organisms.
Main body
Iodine is a micronutrient that helps the thyroid gland work without any deviations. It is contained in fish, mussels, beet, spinach, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, beans, and many other products. Its deficiency violates the work of the thyroid, which provokes weakness, headaches, gaining weight, memory, eyesight, and hearing violations (Capone, 2019). Iodine toxicity is as dangerous as its deficiency since it is quite a toxic element, and one should be careful when taking iodine-containing medicines or products. It is characterized by stomachaches, vomiting, and other symptoms of intoxication. The most widespread disease provoked by iodine toxicity is the grave disease. When taken appropriately, iodine helps prevent diseases of the nervous system, such as memory and concentration degradation and many others.
Vitamin C is one of the most important micronutrients since it protects people from infections and heart diseases such as heart attacks or thrombosis. Vitamin C is contained in lemons, grapefruits, oranges, spinach, black currant, and other fruits and vegetables. The most common symptoms of its toxicity concern stomach discomfort, intoxication, kidney stones, or headaches (Capone, 2019). Vitamin C deficiency is usually characterized by bleeding gums; hair falls, the fragility of nails, and frequent colds.
Conclusion
To conclude, when speaking about micronutrients, it is necessary to remember that every person has his own daily norm of them. It may be counted only in a healthcare institution by an experienced physician. Hence, one should consult with a specialist and take medical tests before taking vitamins. Wrongly prescribed microelements cause changes in people’s bodies and a lot of them are irreversible and harmful to people’s health.
Reference
Capone, K. (2019). The ABCs of nutrient deficiencies and toxicities. Pediatric Annals, 48(11). Web.