What Are the Implications of Nutrient Deficiencies?
Nutrient deficiencies can lead to various histological changes and diseases.
For example, a deficiency in vitamin C can result in scurvy, characterized by weakened collagen fibers in connective tissues. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia, affecting the histological structure of red blood cells and reducing their oxygen-carrying capacity. Lack of calcium can cause osteoporosis, marked by reduced bone density and increased fragility.
