Nutritional deficiencies are becoming more common than ever! Dr. Eric Berg, 59, is a physician specializing in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the bestselling book “The Healthy Keto Plan” and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. With a YouTube channel boasting over 12.6 million subscribers, he has helped many people gain a better understanding of health and nutrition.
Join Dr. Berg as he explores 16 signs that your body is nutrient deficient and identifies the essential nutrients needed to improve this condition.
What is Nutritional Deficiency?
Nutritional deficiency is a condition where the body does not receive enough vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients. Let’s look at the top causes of this condition.
Top Causes of Nutritional Deficiency
- Not consuming nutrient-rich foods
- Eating foods grown in nutrient-deficient soil or hydroponically
- Genetic factors
- Low stomach acid
- Gallbladder issues
16 Signs Your Body Needs More Nutrients
- Brittle nails: Lack of protein.
- Blue sclera: Iron deficiency (anemia).
- Pain in the right shoulder: Lack of bile.
- Cramps: Lack of magnesium.
- Flaky, scaly skin: Lack of omega-3.
- High blood pressure: Lack of potassium.
- Excessive anxiety: Lack of vitamin B1.
- Hyperthyroidism: Lack of boron.
- Hypothyroidism: Lack of selenium.
- Clicking in the hip joints: Lack of vitamin D3.
- Low testosterone: Lack of zinc.
- Slow hair growth: Lack of manganese.
- Early gray hair: Lack of vitamin B5.
- Red gums: Lack of vitamin C.
- Feeling weak: Lack of sodium.
- Easy bruising: Lack of vitamin K1.
Advice: If you experience any of these symptoms, consider your diet and find ways to supplement the necessary nutrients. Particularly, if you are deficient in trace minerals like boron or manganese, opt for products containing a mixture of trace minerals to optimize effectiveness.
This content is edited from the video “16 Signs Your Body Needs More Nutrients” on Dr. Eric Berg DC’s YouTube channel. You can select Vietnamese subtitles to fully understand this information.