Avitaminná

Avitaminná is a term used in nutrition and medicine to refer to avitaminosis, a condition resulting from a deficiency of vitamins in the body. In everyday language, it can describe situations where the diet lacks essential vitamins or absorption is impaired.

Derived from avitamin- (a- meaning without, vitamin), the word is common in Slavic languages such as Czech and Slovak, where avitamín and avitamínová describe vitamin-poor or avitaminic states. In medical literature, the standard term for the condition is avitaminosis rather than Avitaminná, but the latter may appear as an adjectival form or brand name in some contexts.

Causes include malnutrition, restrictive diets, certain medical conditions affecting absorption (such as celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease), chronic alcoholism, and rare metabolic disorders. The spectrum of deficiency depends on which vitamins are lacking, with potential disorders including anemia, impaired vision, osteomalacia, skin changes, and impaired immune function.

Diagnosis rests on dietary history, clinical signs, and laboratory tests measuring vitamin levels or associated metabolic markers. Treatment involves replenishment of deficient vitamins through diet or supplementation, along with management of underlying causes and monitoring for adverse effects.

Prevention focuses on balanced diet, fortification of staple foods, and targeted supplementation programs in at-risk populations. Avitamínová awareness underscores the importance of micronutrient adequacy for health, development, and disease prevention.