What vitamin am I lacking if I'm pale? Uncovering the causes of pallor
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization (WHO), anemia affects over 30% of the world's population, with nutritional deficiencies being a key cause. A noticeably pale complexion, or pallor, is one of the most visible and common symptoms associated with this condition. While paleness can have many causes, it is often a sign that your body lacks essential vitamins or minerals necessary for producing healthy red blood cells.