Selenium interacts with other nutrients, such as iodine and vitamin E. Deaeration also minimizes the loss of nutrients like vitamin C and carotene. In individuals with IBS and low levels of vitamin D supplementation is recommended. Light skin pigmentation protects against vitamin D deficiency. The main type of vitamin B deficiency anemia is pernicious anemia. Rickets is often a result of vitamin D3 deficiency. This can be one of the causes of vitamin B12 deficiency. Symptoms of deficiency are similar to other vitamin B deficiencies. Would apples prevent scurvy, a disease caused by a deficiency in vitamin C? Osteomalacia is a disease in adults that results from vitamin D deficiency. Fruits are good sources of fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Aspirin may also inhibit the absorption of vitamin C. Riboflavin is in the vitamin B group. Pellagra is a disease caused by a lack of the vitamin niacin (vitamin B). Retinol is in the vitamin A family.