Question

What are some examples of nitrogen deficiency-related diseases (in humans)?

Answer 1

Nitrogen is an important element in the protein as almost all the amino acids contain it. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein which makes up our skin, muscles, hair, nail and blood. Nitrogen also is an important part of the DNA of human beings as it is required for the production of nucleotides which are essential for DNA synthesis. Nitrogen along with other elements like hydrogen, oxygen and carbon maintains the power of all the body systems. It is very important in the development of human foetus too. An adult male requires 105 mg of nitrogen per kilogram.

Nitrogen deficiency does not result in a specific disease but its consequences can be seen all over the body including the mental status. Signs of nitrogen deficiency are feebleness, numbness, muscular weakness, fatigue, lack of desire to work, lack of sexual energy, brain weakness etc. They are of having erratic emotional as well as mental status. They are very impulsive in nature and impatient too. Apart from these symptoms, nitrogen deficiency can lead to decrease oxygen carrying capacity of blood due to its connection with hemoglobin synthesis. It can also result in thyroid problems.