By Namita S Kalla | January 16, 2025

9 signs of nutritional deficiency and how  to address them

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Joint pain or fragile bones can indicate  a lack of calcium or Vitamin D. Eat dairy, fish, and fortified plant foods

Weak bones

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Frequent mouth sores may be due to insufficient iron, folate, or Vitamin B2. Add leafy greens, dairy, and legumes to diet

Mouth ulcers

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Numbness or tingling in hands/feet may signal Vitamin B12 or magnesium deficiency. Include fish, poultry, and whole grains in meals

Tingling limbs

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Dry eyes may indicate a deficiency in Vitamin A or omega-3 fatty acids. Include carrots, sweet potatoes, and fish in your diet

Dry eyes

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Thinning hair can result from iron, zinc, or Vitamin D deficiency. Consume leafy greens, fish, and fortified foods for improvement

Hair loss

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Weak nails may point to biotin, zinc, or protein deficiency. Eat eggs, whole grains, and nuts for stronger nails and hair

Brittle nails

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Tiredness may indicate iron, Vitamin B12, or D deficiency. Include red meat, eggs, dairy, and fortified cereals to boost energy

Always tired

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Persistent dryness may signal lack of essential fatty acids, Vitamin E, or zinc. Add avocados, nuts, seeds, and fish

Dry skin

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Wounds taking longer to heal could mean Vitamin C, zinc, or protein deficiency. Boost intake with citrus fruits, lean meat, beans

Slow healing

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