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Saturday September 07, 2024

You are not getting enough nutrients: These telltale signs will lay bare the truth

Dr Eric Berg, who is a well-known specialist on healthy ketosis and intermittent fasting

By Web Desk
March 12, 2024
Representational image. — Unsplash
Representational image. — Unsplash

You may be feeling alright. But, there is something that teases you.

And, this little uneasiness does not bother you. You ignore it. If you are doing it, you are neglecting a pothole where you may hit the car of of your health, ultimately destroying it.

A doctor has come up with at least 19 signs that may annoy you, indicating that you lack some vitamins and nutrients.

He is Dr Eric Berg, who is a well-known specialist on healthy ketosis and intermittent fasting.

In a recent video on his widely-followed YouTube channel, Dr Eric highlighted nineteen symptoms that your body may be deficient in important vitamins and nutrients. These shortages may be caused by a variety of factors, such as damaged intestines that impair nutrient absorption or absent gallbladders that restrict the consumption of fat-soluble vitamins.

Dr Berg offers the following crucial indicators to alert you to these lurking deficiencies:

1. White spots on your nails may be a sign of insufficient zinc. Dr Berg suggests, "Get plenty of zinc, stop eating sugar, and consult with a doctor."

2. Oily skin is associated with androgen and oil gland problems. Dr Berg advises lowering blood sugar and consuming more zinc.

3. Cracks on the corners of your mouth or heels may indicate a deficiency of vitamins B2 or B3. Dr Berg advises seeing a physician as well as taking nutritional yeast and vitamin D.

4. Your flaking skin may manifests as a lack of omega-3 fatty acids. Dr Berg suggests eating more omega-3 foods like fish, sardines, and cod liver while consuming less omega-6 foods.

5. If your eyes are yellow (jaundice), it is an indication of problems with the pancreas, liver, or gallbladder. Dr Berg advises getting in touch with a doctor and making sure you have enough purified bile salts.

6. If you are suffering from persistent cough, it shows that you may be receiving insufficient calcium. Dr Berg advises seeing a physician and raising calcium lactate.

7. If you have bleeding and red gums, you are possibly deficient in vitamin C. Dr Berg advises getting plenty of vitamin C, staying away from sweets, and seeing a physician.

8. Low vision at night is associated with insufficient vitamin A. Dr Berg suggests seeing a physician and consuming more vitamin A.

9. If you have chapped lips, it points to a vitamin B2 shortage. Dr Berg suggests seeing a physician, staying away from grains, and using nutritional yeast.

10. Pitting edoema may be brought on by inadequate potassium. Dr Berg advises seeing a physician and consuming more potassium.

11. Your ice cravings is related with low iron. Dr Berg advises speaking with a physician and consuming an ample amount of iron.

12. Vitamin E and antioxidant therapy may be helpful for angina. Dr. Berg advises seeing a physician, consuming more vitamin E, and staying away from refined grains.

13. If you experience leg and calf cramps, the sign is associated with deficiency in vitamin B1, magnesium, potassium, and sodium. Dr Berg advises speaking with a physician and consuming more of these nutrients.

14. If you lose outer eyebrows, it may be a sign of an iodine shortage or thyroid issue. Dr Berg suggests seeing a physician and consuming a lot of iodine, which is found in marine kelp.

15. Tightness in your right trap muscle may indicate problems with the gallbladder. Purified bile salts and medical advice are recommended by Dr Berg.

16. Vitamin B1 deficiency is linked to nightmares. Dr Berg suggests using nutritional yeast, avoiding sugar and refined grains, and consulting a doctor.

17. If you have craving for salty chips at night, the signs indicates a number of reasons for the behaviour. You should see a doctor for specific guidance.

18. A lack in vitamin D may be the cause you a stiff and painful low back. Dr Berg advises seeing a physician and consuming more vitamin D.

19. Craving dirt may be linked to iron deficiency anaemia. Dr Berg advises speaking with a physician and consuming an ample amount of iron.

It's important to avoid self-diagnose. You should see a healthcare provider about any changes connected to your health rather than making your own diagnoses. Before making any changes to your diet or exercise routine, always consult a doctor.