Symptoms Of Common Nutrient Deficiencies
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24 August 2025
Nutrient deficiencies can manifest through various symptoms, depending on the nutrient lacking
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1. Iron Deficiency (Anemia): Fatigue, weakness, pale skin, shortness of breath, dizziness, brittle nails, hair loss, cold hands and feet, headaches, and cravings for non-food items
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2. Vitamin D Deficiency: Bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, frequent infections, depression, and in severe cases, rickets (children) or osteomalacia (adults)
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3. Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Fatigue, weakness, numbness or tingling in hands/feet, memory problems, mood changes, pale or jaundiced skin, and glossitis (inflamed tongue)
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4. Calcium Deficiency: Muscle cramps, brittle nails, weak bones (osteoporosis risk), tooth decay, and in severe cases, numbness or tingling
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5. Vitamin A Deficiency: Night blindness, dry eyes, skin issues (e.g., hyperkeratosis), frequent infections, and poor wound healing
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6. Magnesium Deficiency: Muscle cramps, tremors, fatigue, irritability, irregular heartbeat, and in severe cases, seizures
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7. Vitamin C Deficiency: Bleeding gums, slow wound healing, fatigue, joint pain, easy bruising, and dry skin
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8. Iodine Deficiency: Goiter (enlarged thyroid), fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, and cognitive issues
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9. Zinc Deficiency: Hair loss, poor appetite, delayed wound healing, weakened immunity, and skin rashes
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10. Folate (Vitamin B9) Deficiency: Fatigue, irritability, pale skin, shortness of breath, and megaloblastic anemia
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