How to Spot Nutritional Deficiencies
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<strong>How</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Spot</strong> <strong>Nutritional</strong> <strong>Deficiencies</strong><br />
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Being on a rush and neglecting contents of diets lead <strong>to</strong> the spread of problems caused by nutritional deficiencies. You can recognize<br />
the vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies that you have by noticing the symp<strong>to</strong>ms mentioned here. After that, look for diets that provide<br />
these essentials or ask your physician <strong>to</strong> provide the proper supplements.<br />
1. Legs.<br />
Legs are all about supporting our weight and moving us around which are not easy tasks. In case you experience tender calf muscles<br />
or brisk knee reflexes that trouble your comfort, check for magnesium deficiency as each of these conditions is symp<strong>to</strong>m.<br />
2. Heart.<br />
Heart conditions no matter what they are must be taken seriously. If you have heart problems such as irregular beat or high blood<br />
pressure, then be on the look for deficiencies of magnesium and Co-Q-10. Away from deficiencies, heart problems can also be related<br />
<strong>to</strong> sensitivity <strong>to</strong> caffeine.<br />
3. Eyes.<br />
In case your little blond boy with blue eyes is hyperactive, then he is probably missing magnesium, vitamin B6 and some essential<br />
fatty acids. As for other eye related symp<strong>to</strong>ms, cataracts show chromium deficiency or excess free radicals. Dark rings under eyes or<br />
bags are common conditions; they are often linked <strong>to</strong> food in<strong>to</strong>lerances or allergies.<br />
4. Mouth.
Beauty products which are used <strong>to</strong> adorn lips shouldn’t be considered as solutions <strong>to</strong> cover up lips and mouth problems. When facing<br />
sore <strong>to</strong>ngue and lips with peeling of lips, or cracked lips then you are facing vitamin B2 deficiency. Different conditions of the <strong>to</strong>ngue<br />
are also symp<strong>to</strong>ms of different deficiencies. For example, a pale fissured <strong>to</strong>ngue signifies iron deficiency but if the fissured <strong>to</strong>ngue is<br />
sore and painful, it signifies B3 deficiency. While if the <strong>to</strong>ngue was smooth and painful, there might be folic acid deficiency. Food<br />
in<strong>to</strong>lerances leave the popular symp<strong>to</strong>ms of a swollen <strong>to</strong>ngue with lateral teeth indentations.<br />
5. Skin.<br />
Skin is the largest organ of the body and can show different symp<strong>to</strong>ms on different places. One annoying skin symp<strong>to</strong>m is stretch<br />
marks which are caused by zinc deficiency. Taking <strong>to</strong>o much beta carotene will make your palms yellow. If there are spontaneous<br />
bleeds on skin, causes might be deficiency of platelets, vitamin K or vitamin C.<br />
6. Hands.<br />
Shaking hands of different people will tell you that some hands are colder than others. Cold hands show symp<strong>to</strong>ms of magnesium<br />
deficiency, chronic fatigue with low cardiac output or hypothyroidism.<br />
7. Nails.<br />
French manicuring healthy nails will surely feel much better than hiding symp<strong>to</strong>ms that our nails speak <strong>to</strong> us about our bodies. Nail<br />
symp<strong>to</strong>ms are often related <strong>to</strong> mineral deficiencies. White spots and ridges help us detect low zinc. Brittle soft nails are caused by<br />
magnesium deficiency.<br />
8. Face.<br />
A lot of personality is featured in the face and we all care <strong>to</strong> show the best sides of our personalities. One bothering condition of the<br />
skin of the face is when the skin is greasy, scaly and red especially at the sides of the nose. This case will help you spot vitamin B2<br />
deficiency.<br />
9. Throat.<br />
The thyroid is one of the most important lines of defense in the body. When faced by thyroid swelling then realize that you either have<br />
iodine deficiency or hypothyroidism. Apart from being painful, thyroid swelling can cause a lot of problems if not dealt with as soon as<br />
possible.<br />
To conclude, by noticing the symp<strong>to</strong>ms mentioned above, you will get <strong>to</strong> know what you need <strong>to</strong> add <strong>to</strong> your diet. Knowledge is power<br />
only when you put it in<strong>to</strong> use. Hence, don’t ignore any symp<strong>to</strong>m that your body is telling you because its cause can affect other body<br />
parts.
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