Vitamin C Forum

Based on data collected from 185 countries from 1990 to 2018, the study reveals that more than 5 billion people do not consume enough iodine, vitamin E, and calcium in their daily diets, and more than 4 billion don’t consume enough iron, vitamin C, riboflavin, and folate.

Key findings include high levels of deficiency for iodine (68% of the global population), vitamin E (67%), calcium (66%), and iron (65%). Over half of the global population also lacks enough riboflavin, folate and vitamins C and B6.

Women were more likely to have low levels of iodine, iron and vitamin B12, while men were found to lack nutrients like calcium, vitamin A, and zinc. Deficiencies may lead to various diseases, such as weak bones, anaemia, skin disorders, a weakened immune system and even depression. If you fall sick often, it may indicate a weakened immune system