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Deficiency of which vitamin causes pernicious Anaemia disease?

Deficiency of which vitamin causes pernicious Anaemia disease? Correct Answer Vitamin B<sub>12</sub>

Concept:

  • A medical condition in which there is a shortage of healthy RBCs in the body is called Pernicious anaemia. It is caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin B12.
  • Pernicious anaemia is a very rare and fatal disease.
  •  pernicious anaemia is a type of anaemia that lack the  Intrinsic factor (IF)

​Explanation:

  • Deficiency of Vitamins can cause several diseases like scurvy, night blindness, anaemia, etc.
  • Pernicious Anemia is caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin B12.
  • The chemical name of Vitamin B12 is CyanoCobalamin.
  • It is used for the production of RBC as we know that RBC contains Hemoglobin which contains Iron and hence the deficiency also results in Anemia.
  • It is mostly found in non-vegetarian food like red meat hence it is known as Nonvegetarian Vitamin.
  • It also works along with Vitamin B9 and is quite useful for pregnant ladies.

Additional Information

  • Vitamin B6 forms part of the coenzyme for amino acid synthesis and glycogen synthesis. It helps in nerve function and RBC formation. Its deficiency causes skin lesions, disturbance of CNS, and anemia.
  • Vitamin B1 helps the cells in the body convert food into energy. 
  • Riboflavin deficiency usually occurs with deficiencies of other B vitamins due to a diet low in vitamins or an absorption disorder.

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