5 Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiency to Watch Out For

What are the symptoms of nutrient deficiency to watch out for?

1. Weight problems
2. Anemia
3. Reduced immunity
4. Slow-healing wounds
5. Mouth sores

 

From childhood, you are told to consume a healthy and balanced diet. You will see this from science books, Go-Grow-Glow campaigns, government health advisories, weight-management articles, and more. But most of you probably live busy lives and don’t have time to curate balanced meals daily. In that case, there’s a possibility that it can lead to undernutrition. To help you, here are some of the symptoms of nutrient deficiency to watch out for!

 

Weight Problems

Managing a healthy weight is key to living a long life. Compared to that, underweight people are more prone to osteoporosis, immunity problems, anemia, and more. On the other hand, being overweight or obese can put you at risk of hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and more.

If you’re on a weight loss diet, it might cause nutritional deficiencies. As you restrict your consumption of calories, you might be missing out on important nutrients that you should be getting. The opposite is also true as undernutrition can also lead to unintentional weight loss. Other than that, having low levels of certain vitamins—such as vitamin C—has been associated with higher amounts of belly fat.

 

Anemia

One of the essential nutrients your body needs is iron. It is needed to make hemoglobin, an important component of your red blood cells. Without proper amounts, an iron deficiency can lead to anemia. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, irregular heartbeats, and headaches. This can prevent you from completing your normal tasks.

One of the most effective ways to have your daily dose of iron is to consume more red meat and dark green and leafy vegetables. One of the veggies you can eat is Moringa or Malunggay as it contains plenty of nutrients such as iron! Not a fan of leafy greens? You can try Bonavita 8 in 1 coffee—which contains Malunggay!

 

Reduced Immunity

Are you getting sick or infected often? If that’s the case, you might not be consuming enough nutrients to boost your immunity! This is a concern especially nowadays where you can easily get ill due to the Covid-19 virus. For example, a deficiency in iron, vitamin D, or vitamin A can lead to suppressed immune function—so your body won’t be strong enough to fight viruses and bacteria in the environment.

It might be tempting to reach for chips as you watch your movie after working from home. But if you want to give your immune system a boost, make sure that you’re eating a balanced diet.

 

Slow-Healing Wounds

Poor health choices can lead to slow wound healing. This is because your body is deprived of the nutrients that it needs to complete the process of healing—such as vitamin C. One of the symptoms of vitamin C deficiency is easy bruising. This is because it plays a key role in collagen production. And not having enough collagen can lead to weak blood vessels that can easily rupture under the skin.

If you want to increase your vitamin C intake, try eating more soursop or guyabano! A hundred-gram serving can help you reach more than 30% of your recommended daily intake. Alternatively, you can also drink the Bonavita Collagen Drink Mix which has guyabano extract, L-glutathione, L-Carnitine, and vitamin C. The collagen can also help improve your skin elasticity too.

 

Mouth Sores

If you don’t consume fruits, vegetables, and fortified foods often, you might be at risk of a folate deficiency. As a water-soluble vitamin, you can’t store a reserve of folate in your body. Just a few weeks without this nutrient can lead to low levels. The most obvious symptom of a deficiency is mouth sores, but you could also experience tongue swelling, gray hair, and fatigue. It could also lead to anemia.

To prevent a folate deficiency, you can consume green leafy vegetables, eggs, poultry, pork, and fortified cereals. Other than these, the mangosteen in the Bonavita 8 in 1 choco can also provide you with a dose of folate. Other than that, it can also provide you with healthy ingredients such as Bacopa Monnieri, Chlorella, and more!

 

Key Takeaway

Even if you’re busy, you shouldn’t let your health take a back seat. Consuming unhealthy food and not having enough vitamins can cause problems that can affect your quality of life.

If you want to prevent the symptoms of nutrient deficiency, you can add Bonavita products to your diet! We offer a selection of nutrient-packed healthy beverages and supplements that are suitable for your whole family. If you’re ready to order, you can add the products to your cart and we’ll have them delivered to you soon.