RECOGNIZE NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES AND REMEDY THEM NATURALLY
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1. the most common forms of nutrient deficiency
There are many vitamins and minerals that the human body cannot do without. Some of these are particularly often not consumed in sufficient quantities, resulting in a nutrient deficiency. Deficiencies are particularly widespread in the following nutrients:
Vitamin B12: This vitamin is found almost exclusively in animal products. Eggs, dairy products, meat and fish are good sources. Vegans should therefore take appropriate food supplements to prevent vitamin B12 deficiency. For example, the high-dose LIPOSOMAL vitamin B complex, which is vegan and made without soy, is a good choice. A vitamin B deficiency mainly manifests itself in symptoms such as tiredness, problems with concentration and greater forgetfulness.
Iron: Women in particular suffer from iron deficiency, as they have an increased need for iron due to monthly blood loss during their period. Iron is found in meat, pulses, green vegetables and dried fruit. An iron deficiency can be remedied by taking special supplements, whereby it is important to pay particular attention to the natural origin of the ingredients. PREMIUM EISEN & VITAMIN C from naturity with high-quality iron and natural vitamin C from the acerola cherry is recommended here, for example.
Magnesium: There are many reasons for an increased need for magnesium: stress, a lot of sport, pregnancy, breastfeeding or problems with the intestines. A deficiency manifests itself in muscle cramps, headaches, nausea and even dizziness and a feeling of numbness. Foods such as bananas, nuts, avocados and spinach are good sources to avoid a nutrient deficiency due to insufficient magnesium. To ensure that you meet your magnesium requirements, you can take BIO MAGNESIUM from naturity, for example - with pure plant-based magnesium from organic green algae.
Vitamin D3: Vitamin D3 is also known as the sun vitamin, as it is produced by our body when exposed to sunlight. Long winters and a lack of daylight hours can lead to a deficiency, which is remedied by vitamin D3 in food supplements such as VITAMIN D3 + K2 1000 IU DROPS.
Vitamin B12: This vitamin is found almost exclusively in animal products. Eggs, dairy products, meat and fish are good sources. Vegans should therefore take appropriate food supplements to prevent vitamin B12 deficiency. For example, the high-dose LIPOSOMAL vitamin B complex, which is vegan and made without soy, is a good choice. A vitamin B deficiency mainly manifests itself in symptoms such as tiredness, problems with concentration and greater forgetfulness.
Iron: Women in particular suffer from iron deficiency, as they have an increased need for iron due to monthly blood loss during their period. Iron is found in meat, pulses, green vegetables and dried fruit. An iron deficiency can be remedied by taking special supplements, whereby it is important to pay particular attention to the natural origin of the ingredients. PREMIUM EISEN & VITAMIN C from naturity with high-quality iron and natural vitamin C from the acerola cherry is recommended here, for example.
Magnesium: There are many reasons for an increased need for magnesium: stress, a lot of sport, pregnancy, breastfeeding or problems with the intestines. A deficiency manifests itself in muscle cramps, headaches, nausea and even dizziness and a feeling of numbness. Foods such as bananas, nuts, avocados and spinach are good sources to avoid a nutrient deficiency due to insufficient magnesium. To ensure that you meet your magnesium requirements, you can take BIO MAGNESIUM from naturity, for example - with pure plant-based magnesium from organic green algae.
Vitamin D3: Vitamin D3 is also known as the sun vitamin, as it is produced by our body when exposed to sunlight. Long winters and a lack of daylight hours can lead to a deficiency, which is remedied by vitamin D3 in food supplements such as VITAMIN D3 + K2 1000 IU DROPS.
2 How does nutrient deficiency manifest itself?
There are two levels of nutrient deficiency: marginal deficiency, in which some bodily functions are impaired, and absolute nutrient deficiency, which is life-threatening. In our latitudes, absolute nutrient deficiency does not usually occur. In fact, not every nutrient deficiency is immediately recognizable, but in many cases symptoms are noticeable after a short time. Tiredness, frequent fatigue, a weak immune system with many infections and muscle cramps are just some of the symptoms that can indicate a nutrient deficiency.
However, a nutrient deficiency can also be the reason for cracked corners of the mouth, frequent dizziness or very pale skin. In addition, brittle fingernails, black ridges or white spots on them and falling hair are possible signs of a nutrient deficiency.
Headaches, pain in the muscles and a general feeling of weakness are also classic signs that something is wrong with the nutrient supply. Even bleeding gums or a strong inner restlessness and nervousness can indicate that you are not sufficiently supplied with all the importantnutrients1.
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However, a nutrient deficiency can also be the reason for cracked corners of the mouth, frequent dizziness or very pale skin. In addition, brittle fingernails, black ridges or white spots on them and falling hair are possible signs of a nutrient deficiency.
Headaches, pain in the muscles and a general feeling of weakness are also classic signs that something is wrong with the nutrient supply. Even bleeding gums or a strong inner restlessness and nervousness can indicate that you are not sufficiently supplied with all the importantnutrients1.
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3. what causes nutrient deficiency?
There is a widespread assumption that a nutrient deficiency is caused solely by a lack of vitamins in the diet. Of course, an unbalanced diet - for example, with lots of convenience foods or as part of a diet - can lead to an undersupply of nutrients. But there are many other reasons that have nothing to do with eating too little fruit and vegetables.
Nutrient deficiency is also promoted by an increased need for certain nutrients and by omitting certain foods. Vegans and vegetarians, for example, have to compensate for a nutrient deficiency in some areas by avoiding certain or all animal products. This mainly relates to vitamin B12, which is not found in plant-based diets. Women often need more of certain vitamins and minerals than men, even outside of pregnancy and breastfeeding. Iron is a good example of this.
Our climatic conditions with long winters and little daylight promote vitamin D3 deficiency. Smoking, alcohol consumption, taking certain medications or too much stress can also lead to certain nutrients in food not being processed to a sufficient degree. Underlying illnesses, congenital metabolic disorders or food intolerances can also lead to an undersupply. With increasing age and in athletes, the need for many nutrients is also increased.
Nutrient deficiency is also promoted by an increased need for certain nutrients and by omitting certain foods. Vegans and vegetarians, for example, have to compensate for a nutrient deficiency in some areas by avoiding certain or all animal products. This mainly relates to vitamin B12, which is not found in plant-based diets. Women often need more of certain vitamins and minerals than men, even outside of pregnancy and breastfeeding. Iron is a good example of this.
Our climatic conditions with long winters and little daylight promote vitamin D3 deficiency. Smoking, alcohol consumption, taking certain medications or too much stress can also lead to certain nutrients in food not being processed to a sufficient degree. Underlying illnesses, congenital metabolic disorders or food intolerances can also lead to an undersupply. With increasing age and in athletes, the need for many nutrients is also increased.
4 What to do in the event of a nutrient deficiency?
The first step if a nutrient deficiency is suspected is to find out exactly which nutrients are missing. For example, many women have a recognizable iron deficiency. Vegans and vegetarians often have problems due to a vitamin B12 deficiency. If you are in a corresponding risk group, it therefore makes sense to cover the corresponding requirement from the outset with nutritional supplements.
It is of course also important to ensure that your diet is as balanced as possible. A good recommendation that is given time and again is to eat according to all the colors of the rainbow. Include fruit and vegetables of all colors in your diet and make sure you have plenty of variety. If you also focus on fresh and seasonal foods, you can counteract nutrient deficiencies very well. If you have serious complaints, you should consult your GP to clarify whether the symptoms are due to an illness or a nutrient deficiency. They can often also detect a nutrient deficiency through a blood test. But be careful: GPs are not nutrition experts. If in doubt, you should therefore be referred to a nutritionist.
The blood count is not always conclusive either - because the fact that a nutrient is detected in the blood serum at a certain point in time does not mean that all structures of the body are sufficiently supplied with it. In addition, the standard values are often set relatively arbitrarily and often say little about a person's individual supply situation.
It is of course also important to ensure that your diet is as balanced as possible. A good recommendation that is given time and again is to eat according to all the colors of the rainbow. Include fruit and vegetables of all colors in your diet and make sure you have plenty of variety. If you also focus on fresh and seasonal foods, you can counteract nutrient deficiencies very well. If you have serious complaints, you should consult your GP to clarify whether the symptoms are due to an illness or a nutrient deficiency. They can often also detect a nutrient deficiency through a blood test. But be careful: GPs are not nutrition experts. If in doubt, you should therefore be referred to a nutritionist.
The blood count is not always conclusive either - because the fact that a nutrient is detected in the blood serum at a certain point in time does not mean that all structures of the body are sufficiently supplied with it. In addition, the standard values are often set relatively arbitrarily and often say little about a person's individual supply situation.
Conclusion: Recognize nutrient deficiencies and prevent them at an early stage
If there is an increased need for vitamins, minerals and trace elements or if deficiency symptoms occur, it is important to take action. Overall, a varied diet with plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs helps. If this diet is rounded off with targeted nutritional supplements, deficiency symptoms are very rare. If a nutrient deficiency is prevented at an early stage, complaints that occur later can be avoided.