How do you know that your body lacks vitamins and minerals?

Strong immunity is important for overall health because it helps the body to fight inflammation and infections, to heal more easily, etc. When the body's defenses (immune system) are weakened, diseases occur more often
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Ažurirano: 21.08.2018. 13:14h

Here are some symptoms that will indicate that your body lacks a certain vitamin or mineral.

Weak bones

Lack of vitamins A, C, D and K, as well as chromium, zinc, magnesium and molybdenum weakens bones.

Frequent cramps

Many people complain of cramps in the feet and calves accompanied by muscle tightness. In these cases, it is often a matter of lack of magnesium, calcium and potassium, which affect the development and work of the muscles.

Damaged hair that breaks

Apart from the fact that weather conditions can be responsible for these hair problems, it can also be a matter of lack of vitamins B5, B6, B12, biotin or chlorine.

Weak immunity

Strong immunity is important for overall health because it helps the body to fight inflammation and infections, to heal more easily, etc. When the body's defenses (immune system) are weakened, diseases occur more often. Weak immunity can also occur due to a lack of vitamins A, C, D, E, as well as chromium, selenium, magnesium and zinc.

Skin problems

Acne, eczema, age spots..., as well as other skin problems that can cause a lot of discomfort, can occur as a result of a lack of vitamins A, B3, B8, C, E, biotin, omega 3 fatty acids, copper, selenium or zinc.

Digestive problems

Poor digestion can cause numerous problems such as constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas. Often the cause of these problems lies in the lack of vitamins B12, C, D, E, K, B11 (salicylic acid) and iron, selenium, magnesium or zinc, reports B92.

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