Problem
Vitamin E deficiency
Other Names:
Lack of vitamin E in dietInsufficient dietary sources of vitamin E
Nature:
Vitamin E deficiency in humans is a very rare condition, occurring as a consequence of abnormalities in dietary fat absorption or metabolism rather than from a diet low in vitamin E. Collectively the EARs, RDAs, AIs and ULs for vitamin E and other essential nutrients are referred to as Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). Vitamin E deficiency can cause nerve problems due to poor conduction of electrical impulses along nerves due to changes in nerve membrane structure and function.
Broader Problems:
Vitamin deficiencies in diet Narrower Problems:
Dietary deficiencies in domestic animals Related Problems:
Coronary heart disease Strategies:
Correcting vitamin deficiencies in diet Values:
Deficiency Subject(s):
Biosciences → BiochemicalsSocietal Problems → Deprivation
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
09.11.2017 – 18:23 CET