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4. Pellagra

Dementia, diarrhea, dermatitis and death are “the four Ds”

that characterize Pellagra, a disease caused by the lack of Nia-

cin or B3 in the body.

Foods enriched with niacin are whole grains foods e.g. brown

rice, millet etc., peanuts, mushrooms, chicken etc. These

should be consumed regularly to ward off this disease.

Vitamin B3 sources

5. Scurvy

Reduced levels of Vitamin C or ascorbic acid in the body can

cause scurvy.

 Decaying of the skin and gums,

 Abnormal formation of teeth and bones

 Delay or inability to heal wounds

 Bleeding are the effects of scurvy on the body.