It has come to my attention that although people in general understand the importance of having a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, they might not be as knowledgeable when it comes to detecting if they have a vitamin deficiency.
I will give you a few warning signs that reveal to you if your body is not receiving the adequate amount of vitamins or minerals necessary.
- Chapped lips are a sign that you have a lack of vitamin A. Your skin is the first to show you that you need more vitamins and minerals because these are the main elements that produce collagen. If your body is not fed with vitamins C, B12, B6, zinc, iron, and essential fatty acids, you will start experiencing eczemas and mouth ulcers. Reddened, irritated and
dry skin is also a consequence of vitamin deficiency, especially due to the lack of vitamins B, E, and zinc. Also, because of this problem, the wounds are difficult to heal. - Dandruff can be a sign of Vitamin B deficiency. A course hair that has the tendency of breaking very easily and also the dandruff are the result of the lack of vitamins B2, B6, zinc, magnesium, and biotin.
On the other hand, if your hair tends to become greasy extremely fast or if it’s very dry, no matter the beauty products you’ll try, you must know that you have to consume folic acid and vitamin B to restore the health and beauty of your scalp.
- If your nails are exfoliated and break all the time, you might want to add A, B6, C vitamins, calcium, selenium, and biotin to your diet.
- Your eyesight is affected if you don’t consume enough magnesium. Eye fatigue, blurred vision, itching, burning or sand in the eyes sensation, dark spots that appear in the centre of the visual field, eye sensitivity to light and eye twitching are the are just a few of the effects of vitamin and mineral deficiency. The health of your eyes is guaranteed by the consumption of A, B2, B6, B9 vitamins and zinc, which prevent the occurrence of cataract and macular degeneration.
- If you’re experiencing tingling and numbness in the hands and feet, then you should know that these are not consequences of tiredness or prolonged standing but the lack of B9, B6, and B12 vitamins.
Keeping a healthy diet, rich in legumes and fruits will provide you with all the necessary vitamins and minerals you need. The key word is variety! Always try to enrich your meals with different dishes. Remember that your outside reflects your inside. Therefore, as long as your inside is nutritiously rich, your outside will be glowing. Keep healthy!