7 Common Nutritional Deficiencies You Should Be Aware Of

Your body tells you everything. It tells you when things are going just right... and it tells you when things are going just wrong. If you pay closely to your signs and symptoms of how your body reacts or feels, you might just discover that you have a deficiency. 

To keep your body working in tip top shape, it's vital to take a daily multivitamin or to at least eat your daily recommended values of fruits and vegetables.

Here is a pinnable, printable chart below of the most common deficiencies and what you need to fix them:

Hair:

• Hair loss: B2, B5, Biotin, Vitamin D, Zinc
• Dry or Brittle hair: Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin A, Protein, Iodine, Selenium, Biotin
• Dandruff or dry, itchy scalp: Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Selenium, Vitamin A

Eyes:

• Dark circles: Allergies, Dehydration, 
• Weakening vision: Vitamin A
• Ruptured blood vessels in eyes: Vitamin C

Mouth:

• Bleeding gums: Vitamin C, Folic Acid
• Canker sores: B3, B12, Folic Acid, Calcium
• Loss of smell or taste: Zinc
• Cracks in corners of mouth: B2

Nails:

• Brittle or Dry nails: Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine
• Damaged cuticles: Protein
• White spots or lines: Calcium, Zinc
• Pale Nails: Biotin, Iron

Muscles:

• Muscle cramps: Magnesium, B1, B2, B6
• Muscle twitching: B1, B2, B3, B6. B9, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Calcium
• Numbness, Tingling: B12, B5

Skin:

• Dry or Rough Skin: Vitamin A, Vitamin E
• Bruising: Vitamin C
• Acne: B6
• Red Stretch Marks: Zinc
• Nosebleeds: Vitamin C

Mental:

• Depression: Biotin, PABA, B1, B5
• Insomnia: B3, B5, B6, D3
• Dizziness: Iron, B2, B12
• Memory loss: Omega 3 Fatty Acids, B1, B3, B12, Folic Acid