Is there a lack of essential nutrients in your body? Doctor told 5 big signs

News Topical, Digital Desk : Do you often feel tired? Is your hair falling more than before? Or have you developed a habit of grinding your teeth while sleeping at night? If yes, then be careful! Actually, these can be signs of lack of essential nutrients in your body. Yes, in today's hectic lifestyle, we often fail to pay attention to our food and drink, due to which our health has to suffer.

In such a situation, here we are telling you about 5 such big signs (Signs of Nutrient Deficiency) told by the doctor, which point towards the lack of nutrients in the body and by identifying them, you can take the right steps in time and improve your health. Let's know.

Muscle Cramps

If you often experience muscle cramps or twitching, especially at night or after exercise, it could be a sign of a lack of electrolytes such as magnesium, potassium or calcium. These minerals are extremely important for the proper functioning of our muscles. Therefore, include bananas, avocados, spinach, nuts, seeds and dairy products in your diet.

Grinding Your Teeth at Night

Grinding your teeth while sleeping at night, also known as bruxism, is not just a sign of stress, but in some cases it can also be associated with magnesium deficiency. Magnesium helps calm the nervous system and relax muscles. In such a situation, you can reduce its deficiency by including magnesium-rich food items like dark chocolate, avocado, nuts and legumes in your diet. However, if the problem is serious then consult a doctor

Hair Falling Out More Than Usual

Are you seeing more hair in your comb than before? If yes, then let us tell you that excessive hair fall is often a sign of iron, biotin (vitamin B7), zinc or protein deficiency. All these nutrients are essential for hair growth. Therefore, eat green leafy vegetables, pulses and red meat for iron. On the other hand, eggs, nuts and sweet potatoes prove to be beneficial for biotin.

Tingling or Numbness in Fingers

Tingling or numbness in the fingers can be a common sign of Vitamin-B12 deficiency. Let us tell you that this problem is more common in women. Vitamin B12 is also important for the health of the nervous system and its deficiency can also make you vulnerable to anemia.

In such a situation, adding vitamin B12 rich foods to the diet can be beneficial, which is found more in animal based products, such as meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. At the same time, vegan or vegetarian people can include supplements or fortified food items in their diet to overcome this deficiency.

Brain Fog

If you constantly have trouble focusing, start forgetting things or feel mentally blurred, then this is called 'brain fog'. This can be a sign of a deficiency of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D or vitamin B group. Let us tell you, these nutrients are essential for brain function. In such a situation, consume fish (salmon, mackerel), flax seeds and walnuts for omega-3. For vitamin D, spend some time in the sun during the day and make vitamin D rich foods like mushrooms and fortified milk a part of the diet.

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