Know 8 Early Signs of Nutrient Deficiency

Our health is our responsibility. When our body experiences low nutrients, it constantly provides us with warning signals that it needs essential nutrients. These signals could be mere fatigue, hair loss or just dry skin but these signs most of the time go unnoticed or blamed on tiredness, stress or simply ageing. In the modern world, nutrient deficiency is a common phenomenon due to the consumption of heavily processed foods which are low in whole nutrition. This article highlights eight early signs of nutrient deficiency and what they could mean.


If you feel tired constantly even when you are taking a full night's sleep, this can be an early sign of iron, magnesium or vitamin B12 deficiency. These are the nutrients that are crucial for energy production and transporting oxygen through the blood throughout the body.

Thinning or splitting of hair can be a sign of nutrient deficiency, one can also notice weak or spoon shaped nails. These signs point that your body lack of biotin (vitamin B7) iron, or zinc in your body. When the body experiences low level of nutrient it simply redirects the nutrients towards more vital organs.


If you are constantly going through mouth ulcers or experiencing cracks at the corners of the mouth, also known as angular cheilitis or having swollen and bleeding gums, these can be signs that the body is indicating a deficiency of iron, Vitamins B like B12 or vitamin C.

If you notice that your mere cuts or scrapes taking a long time to heal then usual, it may be a sign that your body is going through insufficient zinc and vitamin C which are both essential for tissue repair.


When the human body does not possess enough iron or vitamin C, the skin begins to appear pale and dull. These nutrients are responsible for supporting healthy blood flow through out body and collagen production.

If you are noticing that it's difficult for you to see clearly in low light this can be an early sign, which means that your body is in deficiency of vitamin A. This vitamin is responsible for producing the pigments in your eyes that help you to see in the dark.

If you find yourself getting sick too often then it may be a sign that your immunity system is low and that is the reason outside your body can not tackle the outside pathogens' attack. To boost the immune system our body requires vitamin C, vitamin D or zinc.

If you are going through bone aches and you are an adult this can mean that your body is low in calcium levels and vitamin D, both of which are critical for bone health and density.

Our body also has its own biological language that speaks in signals. If we are smart enough, we can detect what it's signalling in time. If you feel that you are noticing these signs then mindful eating which can provide the deficient nutrients and regular check-ups are necessary. Consult a doctor before taking any supplements. Know that balanced diet is the right of your body.

Explore the latest trends and tips in Health & Fitness, Spiritual, Travel, Life Hacks, Trending, Fashion & Beauty, and Relationships at Times Life!