Vitamin Deficiencies:
Unfortunately, nutrient deficiencies are extremely common. The main culprits are poor diet, digestive problems, or chronic stress.
“Nutrient deficiencies alter bodily functions and processes at the most basic cellular level,” says lecturer at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health in Washington, DC, Tricia L. Psota, PhD, RDN. “These processes include water balance, enzyme function, nerve signaling, digestion, and metabolism.
Resolving these deficiencies is important for optimal growth, development, and function.” They can also lead to diseases and chronic illnesses.
A common example is the lack of vitamin D and calcium can cause osteoporosis, a condition characterized by brittle bones.
People who are at most risk for nutritional deficiencies are:
- the elderly
- athletes who train intensively for long periods of time
- those with low income
- smokers
- consumers of alcoholic beverages
- Some of the most common symptoms of vitamin deficiency are:
- hair loss
- oral health problems
- muscle cramps in the calves and arches of the feet
- muscle weakness
- fatigue
- shortness of breath
- dizziness
- irregular heartbeats
- mental fogginess
Every one of the 13 vitamins has a certain role but each also works in unison with the other 12 to lead to the best possible physical condition. This is why it’s so important to eat a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, dairy, whole grains, beans and lentils, lean meat, and fish to make sure you’re getting all the essential nutrients your body needs to prevent deficiency, promote fat loss and enhance muscle gain.
Supplements and multivitamins are a great way to make sure you’re getting the vitamins you need. Talk to your doctor to make sure you’re getting the right amount instead of getting too little and not getting the most out of your supplements or getting too much and increasing your risk for toxic reactions. A simple blood test is all you need to know whether or not you’re vitamin deficient.
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