Varicose veins or varicosities affect the veins in the leg, leading to twisted, enlarged veins. They occur due to the improper functioning of the veins and are characterized by swollen, bluish-purple or red veins close to the skin's surface.
This vascular disorder is most prevalent in women and is said to affect about 50% of the women population and 25% of all adults. While it can cause slight discomfort and can be unappealing to look at, varicose veins do not cause any serious life-threatening risk, but can signal other concerning circulatory issues.
That said, there are a lot of things that can affect the healthy functioning of the veins including deficiency of certain vitamins. Experts have highlighted two vitamin deficiencies that could affect the blood clotting mechanism and induce vascular problems.