Stress is one of the major cause of Eating disorders. During stressed condition Vitamin C and B vitamins deficiency occurs. I want to know if there is any direct relation to vitamin deficiency and Eating disorders?
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Eating disorders are also often associated with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. combination of factors, including genetics, depressed moods, stress, psychological problems, environmental pressures, and cultural influences, lead to the development of eating disorders. Eating disorders may lead to vitamins deficiency for example Patients who are anorexic often do not consume healthy amounts of vitamin D or calcium in the body. As a result, their bones may become hollow and weak.
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