FIVE WEIRD SIGNS THAT YOU ARE VITAMIN DEFICIENT; WAYS TO FIX IT

There are different ways your body reacts when it is deficient in various nutrients. According to experts, the diet followed by most people today lacks vitamins, as not eating enough of the right foods can lead to various digestive issues.

If you are vitamin deficient, you may not get a disease, but end up with impaired functioning, because vitamins are cofactors for all the biochemical reactions in the body.

Here are five unusual warning signs that you may be vitamin deficient.

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Cracks in the corner of your mouth

According to experts, if you notice cracks around your lips, you may have iron, zinc, and a deficiency of B vitamins like niacin, riboflavin, and B12. Doctors say it is common if you eat a vegetarian diet which may not provide you with enough of these nutrients.

And so, to fix that, you must eat more poultry, salmon, tuna, eggs, oysters, clams, sun-dried tomatoes, Swiss chard, tahini, peanuts, and legumes like lentils. Iron absorption is enhanced by vitamin C – which boosts immunity and helps fight infection.

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Scaly rashes on your face

Dry and scaly rashes, which begin to itch and then cause pain can be due to a deficiency of biotin, or vitamin B7 – also known as the hair vitamin. While your body stores fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), it does not store most B vitamins, which are mostly water-soluble.

Doctors advise eating more cooked eggs, salmon, avocados, mushrooms, cauliflower, soybeans, nuts, raspberries, and bananas to get over this inadequacy.

Acne-like bumps on your cheeks and arms show a deficiency of essential fatty acids and vitamins A and D. If you have been taking a diet high in saturated and trans fats, you not only gain weight but also lack important nutrients. According to doctors, you must focus more on adding white fish like salmon and sardines, nuts like walnuts and almonds, and seeds like ground flax, hemp, and chia.

Eat more leafy greens and colorful vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, and red bell peppers for increasing beta carotene - a precursor to vitamin A, which your body will use to make vitamin A. Sit in sunlight to enhance your vitamin D levels.

Numbness in your hands and feet

Suffering from a tingling or prickling feeling, especially in your hands and feet? According to doctors, you may be deficient in B vitamins like folate (B9), B6, and B12. Lack of these nutrients is directly directly related to the peripheral nerves and where they end in the skin.

These symptoms can also be combined with anxiety, depression, anemia, fatigue, and hormone imbalances.

And so, to fix this deficiency, seek out more spinach, asparagus, beets, beans, eggs, oysters, and poultry.

Muscle cramps, especially in the legs

Vitamin D deficiency is the prime reason for muscle cramps and joint pains. Experts say it is important to regularly check the vitamin levels in your body to take supplements and special nutrients in your diet and most importantly, if required, seek medical help.