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Common & Critical Vitamin Deficiencies in the Western Diet

Common & Critical Vitamin Deficiencies in the Western Diet

And their consequences

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Oct 02, 2023
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Common & Critical Vitamin Deficiencies in the Western Diet
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The typical Western diet is often criticized for being high in processed foods and lacking in nutrients. 

A walk down the supermarket aisles quickly confirms this.

This inadequate diet that has become our and our kids' staple can and frequently does lead to vitamin deficiencies, even in “developed” countries. 

Here are some of the most widespread and talked-about vitamin shortfalls and their possible health implications.

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