Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiency
Listed below are just some of the common symptoms and signs of nutrient deficiency.
Vitamin A (Retinol):
Mouth ulcers, poor night vision, acne, frequent colds and infections, skin disorders, dandruff, thrush, cystitis and diarrhoea.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine):
Muscle weakness, tingling sensations, irritability, loss of appetite, weight loss, constipation and forgetfulness.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin):
Eye disorders, light sensitivity, cracked lips, mouth sores, skin disorders, hair loss, poor digestion and growth.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin):
Dementia, depression, insomnia, fatigue, muscle weakness, headaches, loss of appetite, low blood sugar, poor digestion and skin disorders.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid):
Tingling in the hands, nausea, headaches and fatigue.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine):
Cracked lips, mouth and gum sores, skin disorders, irritability, depression, fatigue, headaches and impaired growth.
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin):
Digestive disorders, constipation, chronic fatigue, irritability, depression, memory loss and pernicious anaemia.
Biotin (B-Factor):
Skin disorders such as psoriasis, dermatitis and dry or scaly scalp, hair loss, depression, insomnia, muscle pain and a sore tongue.
Choline & Inositol (B-Factors):
High cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, poor fat digestion, impaired liver and kidney function, skin disorders, hair loss and irritability.
Folic Acid (Folacin):
Sore and red tongue, anaemia, digestive disorders, fatigue, memory loss, growth impairment and birth defects.
PABA (Para Amino Benzoic Acid, B-Factor):
Skin disorders such as loss of pigment and eczema, irritability and depression.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid):
Bleeding gums, weakness, poor wound healing and immune function, joint pains and bruising.
Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol):
Joint pain or stiffness, back ache, tooth decay, muscle cramps and hair loss.
Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopherol):
Lack of sex drive, exhaustion, easy bruising, slow wound healing, varicose veins, loss of muscle tone and infertility.
Vitamin K:
Haemorrhage (easy bleeding).
Calcium:
Brittle nails, tooth decay, muscle cramps, aching joints, numbness, elevated blood pressure and cholesterol.
Chromium:
Fatigue, lack of concentration, irritability and glucose intolerance.
Iron:
Fatigue, dizziness, fragile bones, poor hair and nail condition, mouth sores and anaemia.
Magnesium:
Fatigue, muscle weakness, nervousness, irritability, insomnia, poor digestion and depression.
Zinc:
Loss of the senses of taste and smell, poor night vision, acne, skin lesions, poor nail condition, hair loss, a tendency to infections, poor wound healing and infertility.