Signs of a lack of nutrients in the body

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Choosing food and building a nutritious diet is very important. If you eat unhealthy foods in a short time, it will not affect your health much. However, a poor diet that deprives the body of essential nutrients for a long time will have serious effects. At that time, the body will have signs to let you know that you need to adjust your diet. You can overcome most of these problems with nutrient-rich foods or with supplements. Here are 9 common signs of a lack of nutrients in the body.

1. Lots of hair loss

Hair loss occurs frequently, especially for women. Losing 100 hairs a day can also be considered normal. But if you see large clumps of hair on your pillow when you wake up or in the bathroom, you may be iron deficient. Don't worry, this is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. You need to see your doctor for a quick blood test, to see if your levels have dropped. To overcome that situation, you can add foods rich in iron, for example: Lean beef, Poultry, Spinach (also known as spinach), Beans, Cashew nuts, ....
A lot of other foods can also help you overcome this situation. Please consult your doctor for a more suitable diet for your body.

2. The body is suddenly tired for no apparent reason

The sign of “3S- sleep, stress, and sickness” is one of the signs of nutritional deficiency. That means you feel sleepy, stressed, and sick with no explanation as to why you feel so tired. At that point, you should check to see if you're getting enough vitamin D. This is a special vitamin, your body makes it when your skin is exposed to the sun and it won't occur naturally in many foods. If you don't see the sun often, remember to include vitamin D in your daily meals, you can eat: Tuna, Salmon, Fortified foods like milk, OJ and cereals. Besides, your doctor can also advise you on necessary supplements.

3. Burning mouth syndrome

This syndrome often causes pain, burning sensation in the roof of the mouth, gums or tongue. Burning mouth can be frequent and cyclical without an obvious cause. This condition can make your gums, lips, inside of your cheeks, and roof of your mouth feel like they're burning. Besides, it also makes your mouth dry or numb. One of the causes of it is a deficiency of B vitamins like folate, thiamin and B6. To boost B6 in your diet, eat more foods like: Bananas, beans, spinach, whole grains,...

4. Dry skin

Dry skin is a sign of vitamin A deficiency in the body. It works to develop and maintain tissues that cover every surface of the body from the inside out. With a lack of vitamin A, your skin and lips can become dry and scaly. To get more of these nutrients, you can use foods such as: Spinach, Kale, Sweet Potato, Carrot, Watermelon,...

5. Spoon concave nails

Spoon-shaped nail is a phenomenon where the middle part of the nail is shaped like a spoon, the nail is warped at the two edges and concave in the middle. When your body needs more iron, your nails can become soft and curl away from the edge. This can also be a sign of hemoglobinopathy, a condition that causes your body to absorb too much iron. Newborns can get spoon-shaped nails, but it goes away as they get older. If you have this condition, see your doctor to get a blood test and find out the cause.

6. Cracks appear at the corners of the mouth

Initially, the corner of the mouth will appear dry or irritated on one or both corners of the mouth. But if left untreated, it can turn into painful sores or even bleeding. These cracks will cause discomfort and inconvenience when you speak or eat. There are many causes for this condition. Some people call this condition angular cheilitis. If using lip balm doesn't alleviate the condition, it could be a sign that you're deficient in iron or a B vitamin like riboflavin (vitamin B2). Riboflavin-rich foods you should add include: Eggs and lean meat

7. Swollen Tongue

Deficiency of some nutritional components or allergies can cause your tongue to swell. This condition is also known as glossitis, and the tongue looks shiny when it's swollen. It could be a sign you're deficient in iron or B vitamins like folic acid, niacin, riboflavin and B12. When you have this condition, your tongue will be sore. To get vitamin B12, choose foods like: Meat, fish, eggs, dairy and whole grains.
Besides being caused by nutritional deficiencies, swollen tongue is also a sign of a number of other serious diseases. You need to visit a medical facility to know the exact cause of this condition.

8. Indifference, indifference

A lack of nutrients can affect your mind as well as your body. The B vitamin, folate (vitamin B9), also known as folic acid, helps your body make red blood cells and make chemicals that regulate sleep patterns and mood. When you don't have enough, you can feel absent-minded, weak, and lethargic. This can make you lack energy and enthusiasm, directly affecting work and daily activities. Accordingly, you can supplement folate with the following foods:
Nutritional cereals Green beans Asparagus Spinach (also known as spinach) You need to supplement these vitamins daily to keep healthy. energy levels required for daily activities.

9. Bruises

Your body has a lot of collagen, which binds everything in your body, including your skin cells. Skin bruising is also one of the manifestations of nutritional deficiencies. If you regularly appear bruised patches on your body that are not caused by an impact, you may be deficient in vitamin C. When the body is deficient in this vitamin, it will cause small blood vessels to burst and cause bruises. Vitamin C plays an important role in wound healing and collagen formation. If you experience symptoms such as eating disorders, eating less due to illness, poor digestion, try adding fruits and vegetables such as:
Bell peppers Citrus fruits Tomato Cotton Broccoli The above are signs to recognize nutrient deficiency in the body that you should know in order to timely replenish necessary food. Hopefully the above information can help you answer questions about strange conditions appearing on the body for no apparent reason. Build a reasonable, healthy diet and exercise regularly to keep your body healthy and have more energy.
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