Poor nutrition can lead to blindness

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About the dangers wrong , and about the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle, they know everything. However, be aware — are two different things. If you do not pay attention to the daily diet, regularly eating sandwiches and fast food in the future should not hope for good health. There is nothing more banal the phrase “you — what you eat”, however, science proves that is the case. Recently in the UK a teenager has lost his sight. He first asked for help at the age of 14 years, complaining of fatigue. A year later the boy again came to the doctor's office, however, this time he was disturbed by a partial loss of hearing and had vision problems. He was sent to the audiologist and ophthalmologist, but the cause of the condition of the teenager doctors have not found. What happened to him?

What happens if you eat chips and sausage?

The name of the teenager who is now 17, has not been disclosed for privacy reasons, so let's call him Tom. So, after inspecting the profile , which did not reveal the cause of vision loss and problems with hearing, Jack was sent to Bristol eye clinic. The teenager was examined by neuroophthalmology and was diagnosed with damage to the optic nerve (neuropathy of the optic nerve). Further examination revealed the cause of the condition of the teenager — he is very malnourished.

The Results showed that micronutrient deficiencies, including low levels of vitamin B12, vitamin D, copper and high zinc levels. Bone mineral density of the teenager was also very low — probably due to the low content of vitamin D. Tom admitted that elementary school was incredibly picky about food, refusing certain food textures. In the daily diet of the men consisted of a portion of chips from the local fish store, and in between chips That enjoyed sandwiches of white bread and slices of sausage.

a Handful of chips you are unlikely to hurt, and if you eat them regularly, expect trouble.

In the course of treatment That was given , but his vision did not improve. A unique case Volume has prompted scientists to conduct a study, the results of which are published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. Experts came to the conclusion that an unhealthy diet and limited Volumes the consumption of nutritional vitamins and minerals resulted in a nutritional neuropathy of the optic nerve — can damage the optic nerve that caused blindness. This is a rare but serious complication caused by nutrient deficiency.

A Similar pathology causes a deficiency of vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12, and iron, calcium, magnesium, and copper. Doctors note that detection of disease at an early stage and adjust the supply is able to give patients vision, however, in the case of Tom, the problem was discovered too late. What other health problems can arise due to improper nutrition — read on

What else is threatened by nutritional deficiencies?

Despite the abundance of goods on supermarket shelves, a nutrient deficiency in the world is very common. It is believed that about 2 billion people worldwide suffer from problems with access to food. In poverty and inadequate food intake are the main causes of micronutrient deficiencies.

most Importantly, a sensible approach to eating — sometimes even the Burger won't hurt

However, these problems are not deprived residents of countries with high revenues such as United States, Sweden and the UK, where problems of nutritional deficiency, usually caused by intestinal problems that interfere with the absorption of important nutrients, intake of drugs or poor nutrition — sometimes in combination with alcohol or Smoking — or both.

Experts say that nutritional deficiencies in childhood manifest in adulthood and older age. Food poor-quality food and , along with the growing popularity of veganism and even raw food diet can lead to deficiency of vitamins D and B12. The fact that these vitamins are contained in meat, fish and dairy products. You can eat meat, vegetables or chips, as in the case of Tom, without additional supplements threatens the development of serious diseases and can lead to blindness.

So, scientists have known about the Association of the consumption of large amounts of fried foods and the development of cardiovascular diseases and obesity. Recent studies have also revealed a correlation between the development of breast cancer in women and the consumption of large quantities of red meat. Experts agree that meals should be balanced — you can exclude certain products from your diet for a variety of reasons. Most importantly, don't forget to replace the vitamins contained in the excluded products, other products, or consult with experts and pick up essential nutritional supplements.

Note that you can drink vitamins and other supplements necessary only if required by the attending physician based on the test results. Otherwise, an excess of certain vitamins and minerals can also harm your health. And you have to eat right? Share your tips in the comments