Nutrition is a huge aspect of everyone’s lives… especially those with nutritional deficiencies. Whether you pay close attention to what you take in, or you could care less, what you eat or not eat will have an affect on your daily life.
The way in which poor nutrition becomes evident is more commonly through symptoms. We have compiled a list of symptoms to keep an eye out for, as well as the potential nutritional Deficit that may have attributed to the onsets of the symptoms.
FATIGUE
Potential Deficit:
Protein, magnesium, iron, B vitamins, potassium or vitamin C
Potential Causation:
Chronic fatigue syndrome, cardiac failure, anemia, hypothyroidism, or depression
COLD INTOLERANCE
Potential Deficit:
Iron (very common)
Potential Causation:
Diminished cardiac activity, anemia, hypothyroidism
EASY BRUISING
Potential Deficit:
Vitamin C
Potential Causation:
Blood disorders, physical trauma, age
CRACKING LIPS/CORNERS OF MOUTH
Potential Deficit:
Riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin B12, folate, iron
Potential Causation:
Cheilitis
MOUTH ULCERS
Potential Deficit:
Folate, vitamin B (complex), iron
Potential Causation:
oral diseases, Crohn’s disease, herpes
REDNESS TO NOSE
Potential Deficit:
Riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin B6, zinc
Potential Causation:
Dermatitis
WEAK/BRITTLE NAILS
Potential Deficit:
Fatty acids, iron, vitamin E
Potential Causation:
Circulation, age
MUSCULAR PAINS/CRAMPS
Potential Deficit:
Sodium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B1
Potential Causation:
Neurological disorders/trauma, polymyalgia rheumatica
DIFFICULTY SIT-TO-STAND
Potential Deficit:
Vitamin D3
Potential Causation:
Arthritis, associative neurological disorders
POOR NIGHT VISION
Potential Deficit:
Vitamin A, zinc, riboflavin (vitamin B2)
Potential Causation:
Optic neuritis, retinal disease
RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME
Potential Deficit:
Iron, folate, magnesium
Potential Causation:
Associative neurological disorders, pregnancy, arthritis
UNSTEADY AMBULATION (WALKING)
Potential Deficit:
Vitamin D3, vitamin B1, Co Q10, vitamin E
Potential Causation:
Associative neurological disorders, hypothyroidism, alternative impairments
DEPRESSION
Potential Deficit:
Vitamin B (complex), vitamin C, biotin, folate
Potential Causation:
Stress, cognitive impairment, physical concerns manifesting as mental stigmas
IRRITABILITY
Potential Deficit:
Folate, vitamin D3
Potential Causation:
Stress, cognitive impairment, physical concerns manifesting as mental stigmas
Many of us, despite these symptoms, carry on about our days as if nothing is off, when that can be furthest from the truth. Don’t lie to yourself for the sake of convenience, it may inevitably hinder the rest of your life.
If you feel that many of these symptoms apply to you and you are fearful of what they may lead to, do not hesitate to seek further nutritional advice.
These are merely guidelines to aid in your evaluation of your nutrition. For an official diagnosis to be given, a thorough evaluation must occur by a trained professional.
