Vitamin E Deficiency Symptoms
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In general, vitamin E deficiency takes quite a long time to show up and may be difficult to identify and diagnose as deficiency in vitamin E.
Mild deficiency of vitamin E has the following symptoms:
- Burning in the mouth and throat
- Cramps
- Diarrhoea
- Insomnia
- Irritability
- Nervousness
People with any of the above symptoms should discuss their situation with their medical practitioner to determine if vitamin E supplements are required.
Vitamin E deficiency symptoms may take quite a long time to show and may be difficult to diagnose
More severe vitamin E deficiency has the following symptoms:
- Nerve damage*
- Skeletal abnormalities
- Softening of the bones and teeth
* Severe deficiency can result in nerve damage and especially damage to the nerves in the spinal cord and to the retina of the eye.
People with any of these symptoms should seek advice from their medical practitioner to determine if vitamin E supplementation is warranted in their individual situation.