Our body constantly sends signals when something is lacking, and often, we tend to ignore these subtle signs. Nutritional deficiencies can lead to various health issues, and some common physical symptoms can indicate what essential nutrients might be missing.
Dr Saurabh Sethi, Gastroenterologist, Harvard and Stanford alumnus recently took to Instagram to share the common signs that indicate your body needs more nutrition.
“Is your body trying to tell you something? In this video, Dr. Sethi highlights five key signs that could mean you’re not getting enough essential nutrients. From persistent fatigue to skin problems, these symptoms might be your body’s way of signaling a deficiency,” he posted on Instagram.

If you have brittle nail it means the body lacks protein or iron deficiency

Brittle nails, which easily break, split, or have a ridged appearance, can be an indication of a deficiency in protein or iron. Protein is a basic unit of keratin, the structural basis of nails. Inadequate protein diet may cause soft and brittle nails. Iron contributes significantly to hemoglobin-mediated transportation of oxygen and, in the case of a deficiency, to insufficient oxygen being supplied to nail beds, leading to brittleness and a tendency to break.
For protein add eggs, lean meats, dairy products, soybeans, lentils, and nuts and for iron include spinach, beetroot, red meat, fish, lentils, and fortified cereals.

If you experience twitching of the eyelids or limbs this means lack of magnesium

Frequent involuntary muscle twitching, especially in the eyelids or limbs, can be a sign of magnesium deficiency. Magnesium plays an essential role in muscle function, nerve transmission, and electrolyte balance. When levels are low, nerve cells become overactive, leading to muscle spasms or twitching.
Include foods like nuts and seeds (almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds), dark leafy greens and bananas, avocados, and whole grains.

Clicking joints that could mean vitamin D3 and calcium deficiency

Clicking or cracking noises from joints can be caused by a lack of vitamin D3 and calcium. Calcium is essential for bone hardness, whereas vitamin D3 helps in the absorption of calcium. Insufficiency leads to weaker bones and cartilage and hence cracking sounds from the joints while moving.
Dairy products, sesame seeds, leafy greens, and almonds are rich in calcium.

Premature graying of hair which means vitamin B12 and copper deficiency

Early graying of hair is often linked to vitamin B12 and copper deficiency. Vitamin B12 plays a crucial role in melanin production, the pigment responsible for hair color. Copper also helps in melanin synthesis, and its deficiency can result in premature graying.

Dairy products, eggs, fish, meat, and fortified cereals are rich in vitamin B12. For copper eat food rich in nuts, seeds, shellfish, whole grains, and legumes.

Easy bruising which means lack of vitamin C and vitamin K1

If you notice frequent bruises appearing without significant injury, it could be due to a deficiency in vitamin C and vitamin K1. Vitamin C is essential for collagen production, which keeps blood vessels strong. Vitamin K1 is important for blood clotting, and its deficiency can lead to excessive bleeding and bruising.
Citrus fruits, bell peppers, strawberries, and guavas are rich in vitamin C. Leafy greens, broccoli, cabbage, and soybeans are rich in Vitamin K1.