
21 Signs Your Body Needs Specific Nutrients
11 minutes
Hosted by Dr. Eric Berg
Episode Description
<p>Over 50% of the population consumes ultra-processed foods, putting them at risk for vitamin and nutrient deficiencies. Many people have a vitamin D deficiency, magnesium deficiency, zinc deficiency, potassium deficiency, or vitamin B1 deficiency and don’t even know it! In this video, I’ll share 21 important signs of vitamin deficiency. </p>
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<p>1. Tingling in the toes, also known as peripheral neuropathy, can be caused by a vitamin B1 deficiency. Pork, liver, meat, eggs, and sunflower seeds are the best sources of vitamin B1.</p>
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<p>2. Cracks in the corner of the mouth can be caused by a vitamin B2 deficiency. Consume liver, red meat, and eggs to increase vitamin B2 intake.</p>
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<p>3. Thinning hair can be caused by a biotin deficiency. Without enough biotin, you can’t make keratin, the protein needed to make hair.</p>
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<p>4. Premature graying of the hair can be caused by a vitamin B9 deficiency. Folate (vitamin B9) repairs DNA, helps prevent cancer, and supports melanin production.</p>
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<p>5. Mouth ulcers can be caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency. To increase your intake, consume more red meat, liver, and clams. </p>
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<p>6. Deep pelvic bone pain can be caused by vitamin D deficiency. </p>
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<p>7. Heavy menstrual bleeding can be caused by high estrogen levels or a vitamin K1 deficiency. Dark leafy green vegetables and liver are the best sources of vitamin K1. </p>
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<p>8. Heavy menstrual cramping can be caused by calcium buildup due to a magnesium deficiency. Dark leafy green vegetables and pumpkin seeds are the best sources of magnesium.</p>
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<p>9. Fibroids can be caused by too much estrogen, but vitamin D can help keep them in check. </p>
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<p>10. Eye twitching, also known as tetany, can be caused by a magnesium deficiency. </p>
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<p>11. Heart pounding can be caused by a potassium deficiency. You need 4700 mg of potassium per day.</p>
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<p>12. Chronic cough can be caused by a calcium deficiency. Calcium lactate is the best calcium supplement.</p>
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<p>13. Ice cravings can be caused by iron deficiency. Try increasing your intake of red meat or liver before resorting to supplements. </p>
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<p>14. Low libido can be caused by a zinc deficiency. Shellfish, especially oysters, and red meat are the best sources of zinc.</p>
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<p>15. Hearing loss can be caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency. </p>
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<p>16. Fibrocystic breasts can be caused by excess estrogen, which may result from low iodine. To increase iodine intake, consume sea kelp, seaweed, and shellfish. </p>
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<p>17. Dry, flaky skin is a classic sign of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency. For this problem, consume high-quality cod liver oil or fish oil. </p>
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<p>18. Muscle weakness can be caused by a vitamin E deficiency. Tocotrienols may help. </p>
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<p>19. Fatty liver—choline deficiency can cause a fatty liver. Egg yolk and liver are the best sources of choline. </p>
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<p>20. Cold sores can be caused by a virus, but increasing lysine can help put the virus in remission. </p>
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<p>21. High lipids can be regulated with the help of niacin (vitamin B3). </p>