A varied diet is key to good he alth. He althy foods and the balance between the calories, carbohydrates, fats and proteins consumed and consumed are decisive for the he alth of the body, as well as the optimal body weight. Vitamins and minerals are another extremely key factor for the normal and proper functioning of all functions in the body. Lack of vitamins and minerals can have serious he alth consequences.
According to he althline.com, nutritional deficiencies can be the result of poor and improper nutrition, drastic diets, exclusion of large groups of nutrients, medication, stress, and a combination of all factors.
Since our body cannot store vitamins and minerals, as well as synthesize them, they must be constantly taken in through food. Improper nutrition leaves many people deficient in important vitamins and minerals, often without even realizing it.
What are some of the hidden symptoms of deficiency of important vitamins and minerals?
Deficiency of vitamin B12 - the appearance of tingling and pins and needles in the hands and feet
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is mainly obtained through meat, meat and dairy products. Very often, vegetarians and vegans suffer from insufficient levels of vitamin B12. It is essential for the production of the myelin sheaths of nerve cells. When you suffer from B12 deficiency, one of the first symptoms to appear is tingling and pain in the fingers and toes.
Iron deficiency - nail changes
Iron deficiency can lead to anemia. Anemia occurs for many different reasons. Research and consultation with a doctor is necessary to determine the cause of its occurrence, as well as its adequate treatment. One of the signs of deficiency of the important element iron are changes in the nails and skin. Other symptoms are shortness of breath, feeling cold, whiteness of the limbs, trembling, easy fatigue.
Potassium and magnesium deficiency - appearance of muscle cramps
Potassium and magnesium are very important minerals involved in the conduction of nerve impulses from the nervous system to all muscles, including the heart. If you suffer from potassium and magnesium deficiency, it is very likely that you will first start to feel painful cramps and muscle cramps, and subsequently, heart rhythm disturbances.
Vitamin A deficiency - difficulty seeing in the dark
Blurry vision at dusk or in the dark may be a sign that you are deficient in vitamin A. It is found in the highest amounts in orange fruits and vegetables, as well as cruciferous vegetables. Vitamin A is involved in a number of building processes and proper functioning of eyes, skin, hair, nails. Its deficiency can cause damage and degeneration of the macula and cornea of the eye, which can impair vision, writes he althline.
Vitamin D deficiency - weak bones and teeth
We know that calcium is one of the main building minerals of bones and teeth. However, it cannot be absorbed without the participation of vitamin D. Therefore, if you suffer from vitamin D deficiency, it is very likely that you will also suffer from loss of bone density, brittle bones and teeth. Check the levels of this important vitamin as well as calcium in your body.
