Symptoms, conditions and causes

What are the signs that my body needs more nutrients?

Nutrient deficiencies can arise from poor diet, depleted soils, genetic factors, low stomach acid, or gallbladder issues. Here are 16 signs that your body may need more nutrients:

1. Brittle nails: Protein deficiency

2. Blue sclera: Iron deficiency

3. Pain in right scapula: Bile deficiency

4. Tetany (twitching): Magnesium deficiency

5. Flaky, scaly skin: Omega-3 deficiency

6. High blood pressure: Potassium deficiency

7. Excessive worrying: Vitamin B1 deficiency

8. Hyperthyroidism: Boron deficiency

9. Hypothyroidism: Selenium deficiency

10. Hip/joint clicking: Vitamin D3 deficiency

11. Low testosterone: Zinc deficiency

12. Slow hair growth: Manganese deficiency

13. Premature gray hair: Vitamin B5 deficiency

14. Red gums: Vitamin C deficiency

15. Feeling weak: Sodium deficiency

16. Bruising easily: Vitamin K1 deficiency

Last updated: Jul 16, 2024 19:16 PM