Dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, irritability, lack of appetite, deterioration of the skin - all these are signs of beriberi. How to avoid it - told in the Department of Health Dnieper.

"Avitaminosis is, first of all, a lack of vitamins in the human body, so the main rule of preventing the disease is to get them in sufficient quantity," the department.

Vitamin A improves skin and eyesight. It is found in seafood, apricots, liver. B vitamins help in energy production. They are found in dairy products, chicken eggs, meat. Vitamin C or ascorbic acid - one of the main trace elements, strengthens the body's defense mechanisms, prevents the emergence of inflammatory processes.

"There is a myth that the main source of vitamin C is citrus, but in fact a large amount of ascorbic acid is contained in dried wild rose, Bulgarian pepper and black currant," the department noted..

Vitamin D helps strengthen bones. He - in dairy products, cheese, milk.

"Vitamin and mineral complexes are another way to get vitamins, but their selection is very individual, so it's better to consult a doctor for advice," experts said..

To prevent vitamin deficiency it is also recommended to walk more often in the open air. This improves metabolism, leads to better assimilation of trace elements.

"In addition, vitamin D can be obtained during walks on sunny days. Evening walks are also useful: they help improve sleep, "added the department.

Assimilation of nutrients will help morning exercises, yoga, swimming. Such activity contributes to saturation of the body with oxygen, improves muscle tone and blood circulation. 3-4 hours of physical activity per week - one of the most effective methods of preventing avitaminosis, add in the Department of Health.

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