Tell-Tale Signs of Nutrient Deficiency

Our body often gives us signs when our nutrition is not on track. Fatigue, muscle aches, brittle hair and nails, mouth ulcers, hair loss, scaly skin patches, and more are all signs that you’re not getting enough nutrients for your body’s needs.

Night blindness or example, is frequently due to low intakes of Vitamin A. Mouth ulcers (or canker sores) are often the result of deficiencies in B vitamins. And muscle cramps can be due to inadequate magnesium levels.

Recognising these signs can help you adjust your diet accordingly.

Here are some common conditions that can arise from certain nutrient deficiencies.