6 warning signs your body is lacking nutrients

Usually, when the body is tired, we cannot answer why? Some people think they are lacking nutrients, but that is just a guess. To know exactly, we need to see a specialist for examination and testing.

However, we can also recognize through clinical manifestations, then go to a nutritionist for accurate results and a reasonable diet.

Headache, muscle pain

When you often experience headaches, muscle aches, and cramps, your body is lacking magnesium - an important nutrient that supports the nervous system. A diet lacking in potassium, calcium, and magnesium leads to frequent cramps and muscle aches. Some studies show that magnesium deficiency increases your risk of migraines and muscle pain by 41.6%.

Acne skin

Zinc is one of the most important minerals in the body, especially for the skin. Many studies show that the most obvious manifestation in people with low zinc levels is often acne.

Because when there is a lack of zinc, the body's resistance and immunity decrease, wounds will be difficult to heal, the function of most immune cells will decrease and at the same time increase the conversion of testosterone hormone into dihydrotestosterone, which increases excessive sebum secretion and keratinization of hair follicles - the main cause of acne.

Dry, broken hair

Severe nutritional deficiencies can cause dry, brittle hair, hair loss, cracked skin, swollen tongue, loss of appetite, fatigue, etc. The cause of these symptoms may be due to long-term use of anti-epileptic drugs and antibiotics, making it difficult for the body to absorb nutrients.

Research shows that deficiencies in protein, essential fatty acids, and nutrients such as vitamin C, zinc, and iron are associated with hair loss, thinning, and loss of pigmentation. Deficiencies in B vitamins such as B5, B6, B1, biotin, or chlorine can also cause hair to become brittle, break easily, and lack shine.

Broken nail

If your nails are rough, brittle, and have white spots, you may be iron deficient. White spots on your nails are a sign of zinc deficiency. Ridges or curves under your nails can be a sign of iron deficiency anemia and you should consult your doctor.

Dry, cracked skin

Your skin suddenly becomes dry, dark and freckled... are warning signs that you are lacking essential nutrients for the skin, including Omega 3. Omega 3 helps retain moisture in skin cells, produces collagen, reduces wrinkles and keeps you young. Lack of omega-3 leads to the accumulation of keratin - a hard protein layer that protects the skin from toxins and bacteria, causing dry, cracked skin, the most obvious manifestation is moldy skin, many dead cells on the elbows.

Numbness in hands and feet

Frequent numbness in the feet and hands is a sign that you are lacking in B vitamins such as B6 and B12, folic acid. Vitamin B deficiency can directly affect the peripheral nerves in the skin. Therefore, you need to eat green leafy vegetables such as spinach, eat eggs, beans, poultry and whole grains. If numbness or tingling persists, you should see a doctor.

According to Infonet