Srinagar, May 21 -- In today's hectic world, vitamin deficiencies are increasingly common-not due to food shortage, but because of lifestyle choices. Stress, processed diets, erratic meal times, limited sunlight, and poor sleep all interfere with the body's ability to absorb nutrients. Fortunately, the body doesn't stay silent. It often gives early warnings before things spiral into chronic issues.

Functional nutritionist Mugdha Pradhan, founder of Pune-based wellness platform iThrive, says many health problems she sees stem from simple vitamin shortages. "I've worked with hundreds of clients who had complex symptoms. Most of the time, it boiled down to missing vitamins," she explains.

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