5 signs of major nutrients deficiency| Your body Needs more Nutrition!

It's crucial to pay attention to your body's signals, as nutrient deficiencies can have significant health implications. 

Here’s a summary of the key signs and corresponding nutrients:

1. Calcium Deficiency

• Signs: Numbness, tingling fingers, abnormal heart rate.
• Importance: Essential for bone health, muscle strength, and nerve function.
• Sources: Yogurt, cheese, milk.

2. Vitamin D Deficiency

• Signs: Constant fatigue, mood swings, joint pain, depression.
• Importance: Vital for bone and brain health.
• Sources: Mushrooms, milk, fatty fish.

3. Iron Deficiency

• Signs: Brittle nails, persistent fatigue and weakness, cold hands and feet, difficulty breathing.
• Importance: Crucial for red blood cell production and oxygen transport.
• Sources: Spinach, beetroot, pomegranate.

4. Folic Acid Deficiency

• Signs: Irritability, tender tongue, chronic fatigue, diarrhea.
• Sources: Beans, peanuts, sunflower seeds.

5. Magnesium Deficiency

• Signs: Loss of appetite, nausea, fatigue, weakness, numbness.
• Sources: Almonds, cashews, black beans.

Listening to these symptoms and adjusting your diet accordingly can help maintain optimal health and prevent long-term damage. If you suspect a nutrient deficiency, consulting a healthcare professional is advisable for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Source:- 

1. Kiani, A. K., Dhuli, K., Donato, K., Aquilanti, B., Velluti, V., Matera, G., Iaconelli, A., Connelly, S. T., Bellinato, F., Gisondi, P., & Bertelli, M. (2022). Main nutritional deficiencies. Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene, 63(2 Suppl 3), E93–E101. https://doi.org/10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2022.63.2S3.2752 

2. Wong, C. Y., & Chu, D. H. (2021). Cutaneous signs of nutritional disorders. International journal of women's dermatology, 7(5Part A), 647–652. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijwd.2021.09.003