Vitamin Deficiency Risks explores the often-overlooked impact of inadequate vitamin intake on overall health, emphasizing the prevalence of subclinical deficiencies and their long-term consequences. It highlights how even slight deficiencies can lead to fatigue, weakened immunity, and impaired cognitive function, moving beyond well-known conditions like scurvy or rickets to address more subtle health risks. The book uniquely bridges nutrition science, biochemistry, and public health to provide a comprehensive understanding.

The book details the roles of various vitamins, recommended daily intakes, and common deficiency symptoms. It identifies risk factors such as dietary restrictions, malabsorption issues, and lifestyle choices. Practical strategies for preventing and addressing deficiencies are provided through dietary modifications and supplementation.

It adopts a fact-based approach, presenting complex scientific information in an accessible manner for health-conscious individuals and healthcare professionals alike. The book progresses systematically, first introducing each major vitamin, then focusing on risk factors, and finally offering practical prevention strategies. It uses clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and meta-analyses to support its claims. National health survey data illustrates the prevalence of specific deficiencies. It aims to equip readers with the knowledge to assess their own risks and make informed choices about diet and supplementation.