Vitamin D deficiency commonly causes fatigue, bone/muscle pain, weakness, low mood and frequent infections via impaired calcium use, immunity and brain function. B12 deficiency produces fatigue, anemia, tingling, memory problems and mood shifts from faulty red blood cell and nerve support. Both are widespread with indoor lifestyles or absorption issues and often underlie vague symptoms before complex diagnoses are pursued.
India’s food diplomacy at the BRICS Summit feels surprisingly underwhelming. For a country with one of the world’s richest culinary traditions, the bar should be much higher.