How to know what the body lacks?

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1. Signs of calcium deficiency in the body Numbness in the fingertips, abnormal heart rhythm changes may be a sign that the amount of calcium in your body is seriously deficient.
The calcium requirement of an adult is 1,000mg/day, in particular, the calcium requirement in women from 50 years old and men from 70 years old is up to 1,200mg/day. To supplement calcium to meet the body's needs, it is necessary to increase cereals (for breakfast), dark green vegetables such as broccoli, kale and orange juice.
2. Signs of a lack of potassium Muscle weakness, cramps, constipation, or nervousness can be signs that your body is deficient in potassium. In addition, there are signs of numbness, tingling, and convulsions.
The cause of potassium deficiency can be because you have had diarrhea or vomiting for a while; drinking habits; taking antibiotics or having a chronic illness (chronic kidney disease).

3. Signs of iron deficiency in the body. Cold hands and feet, brittle nails, shortness of breath, fatigue can be signs that your body is lacking iron. Iron deficiency is common in groups such as girls reaching puberty, women in their menstrual cycle or pregnant, vegetarians.
Iron deficiency leading to anemia can make the body tired and weak with manifestations such as blue skin, cold hands and feet, brittle nails, headache, shortness of breath, increased heart rate, swelling and pain in the tongue, etc. ..
The signs of iron deficiency are sometimes difficult to detect, because they occur at a mild level, until severe deficiency will have more obvious manifestations.
4. Signs of a folate deficiency Diarrhea, growth retardation, fatigue, and a soft and slippery tongue can all be signs that your body is deficient in folate.
Folate deficiency is common in pregnant women. The folate requirement in pregnant women is 400 mcg/day. In addition to fortifying foods rich in folate such as nuts and cereals, an obstetrician may prescribe a pregnant mother to take supplements to meet the needs of the developing fetus as well as ensure the health of the fetus. maternal health.
5. Signs to recognize the body's magnesium deficiency Loss of appetite, nausea, or fatigue can be a sign that your body is lacking magnesium. In severe cases, magnesium deficiency can manifest as numbness, tingling, muscle spasms, cramps, coronary artery spasms, and changes in heart rate.
In order not to be deficient in magnesium, it is necessary to supplement nuts such as cashews, almonds, peanuts, ...

6. Signs to recognize vitamin deficiency in the body In addition to some essential minerals mentioned above, vitamins also play an important role, being an indispensable component in cell structure, participating in the process of regulating harmonizes the activity of the circulatory system and the nervous system, converts the food taken into the body into energy to function, ...
Here are some signs that the body lacks nutrients, which are vitamins. that you need to be concerned about, because the daily diet can hardly provide enough and vitamins are easily broken down:
Vitamin A deficiency: Sores in the mouth, acne (on the cheeks, thighs or arms), Dry hair, often tired, trouble sleeping, insomnia, reduced night vision, decreased sense of smell, ... are signs that the body is deficient in vitamin A. Foods rich in vitamin A are heart. red eggs, liver, milk and dairy products (cheese, buttermilk), green or yellow vegetables (water spinach, amaranth, mustard greens, ...) and yellow-red vegetables ( pumpkin, carrot, gac, orange, grapefruit, mango, ....) Vitamin B group deficiency: Poor digestion, or diarrhea can be a sign that the body lacks a nutrient called vitamin B1. Numbness and itching in the hands and feet, anemia, fatigue, or loss of balance, inflammation of the tongue, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment are manifestations of vitamin B12 or B6, B9 deficiency. Or pain in the feet, legs, cramps are symptoms of vitamin B deficiency in general. In general, these signs will be very difficult to recognize and often be ignored because they only appear for a short time and are fleeting. To ensure that the body is not deficient in B vitamins, increase vegetables in the daily diet such as spinach, broccoli, pumpkin, asparagus, potatoes, apples, grapefruit, bananas, etc. .. In addition, grains, meat, seafood, eggs and dairy are also rich in B vitamins. Vitamin D deficiency: Bone pain, frequent fatigue, mood swings can be signs of recognition. know that the body lacks a nutrient called vitamin D. In young children, vitamin D deficiency causes disturbances in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, affecting the child's development such as delayed teething, delayed fontanelle healing, rickets. , ... Manifestations of vitamin D deficiency in children can be excessive sweating, sleeping or crying, hair loss (turban shaped), ... To ensure that the child's vitamin D needs are met, Children can sunbathe 2-3 times a week in the early morning or ask a doctor to advise children to take vitamin D supplements. For adults, it is recommended to increase the intake of fatty fish such as tuna and fish. anise and add milk or yogurt every day. Vitamin K deficiency: Or nosebleeds, slow healing wounds can be a sign that the body lacks a nutrient called vitamin K because the blood clotting ability is reduced. To supplement vitamin K for the body, it is necessary to increase cereals, vegetables, eggs and meat. Here's how to recognize what your body lacks so you can take care of your health and those around you. However, to know exactly what the body is lacking, it is necessary to perform a biochemical blood test. Combined with clinical symptoms and test results, the doctor will advise appropriate supplements. Along with that, it is necessary to ensure a reasonable diet with enough essential nutrient groups including protein, fat, vitamins and minerals.

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