Signs of nutritional deficiencies can be external and internal and can be caused by overconsumption or deficiency in any of the nutrients.
The below key signs of nutritional deficiencies you will be able to notice if something is wrong.
Eyes
Dark circles or bags under the eyes: Allergies, food tolerances, dehydration
Poor night vision: Vitamin A
Ruptured blood vessels in the eyes: Vitamin C
Nearsightedness: Vitamin D
Pale lower eyelid: Iron
Teeth and Gums
Bleeding gums: VItamin C, Folate
Crowded teeth: Calcium, Vitamin K
Hair
Hair loss: B2, B5, Biotin, D, Zinc
Dry Hair: Vitamin A, E, Omega 3, Protein, Iodine, Selenium, Biotin
Dandruff: Selenium, Omega 3, Vitamin A
Nails
Spoon shaped nails: B12, Iron
White marks: Calcium or Zinc
Pale nails: Iron, Biotin
Brittle names: Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine
Cuticles tear easily: Protein
Muscles and Joints
Muscle cramping: Magnesium, B1, B2, B6
Twitching: B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Calcium
Edema/Swelling: B1, B6, Potassium
Numbness or tingling: B12, B5
Clicking Joints: Manganese
Mouth
Canker sores: B3, B12, Folic acid, Calcium
Crack in the corner of the mouth: B2
Weak tooth enamel: Vitamin A, D, K, Calcium
Painful tongue: B2, B3, Folic Acid
Loss of smell or taste: Zinc
Emotional / Mental Health
Depression: B1, B5, Biotin, PABA
Dementia: B1, B3 B12, folic acid
Nervousness/Irritability: B1, B6, B5
Insomnia: B3, B5, B6, D3
Dizziness: Iron, B2, B12
How to prevent nutritional deficiencies?
Balanced Diet and Consumption of calcium-rich foods, lean and plant-based proteins, good quality fats rich in omega 3 & omega 6, whole grains & other millets, raw fruits and vegetables, plenty of healthy fluids.
The most common nutritional deficiencies –
Iron deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Calcium Deficiency
These small signs today are fixable and can prevent you from long-term health problems.
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