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Signs Of Nutritional Deficiencies



Nails: 
White spots are often a sign of mineral deficiency but often low zinc
Ridges can indicate zinc deficiency
Soft or brittle nails may indicate a magnesium deficiency
Bitten nails could be a sign of general mineral deficiency 

Gums:
Pyorrhea - (inflammation of the gums and tooth sockets, often leading to loosening of the teeth.) may indicate a Co Q 10 deficiency.
Bleeding gums - Vitamin C deficiency
Gum Disease - Co Q 10, folic acid, vitamin C deficiency

Skin:
Stretch marks - zinc deficiency
Follicular hyperkeratosis - vitamin A deficiency
Spontaneous bleeds - vitamin C or K, perhaps even a platelet deficiency 
Dry scaly skin with hair follicles plugged with coiled distorted hairs and a red halo - Vitamin C deficiency
Yellow palms can be a sign of excessive beta carotene intake
Pimply rough skin at the back of the upper arms or "chicken skin" - may be a sign of essential fatty acid deficiency.

Skin of Face:
Greasy red scaly skin of face and sides of nose - vitamin b2 deficiency
Seborrheic dermatitis around the nose and acne like forehead rash - b6 deficiency

Eyes:
Cataracts - chromium deficiency or excess free radicals
Bags or dark rings under the eyes could be food allergies or intolerances.


Thanks to EdibleHarmony.com for this picture

Mouth:
Pale fissured tongue - could be an iron deficiency
Sore painful fissured tongue - vitamin b3 deficiency 
Sore burning tongue and lips or peeling of lips - vitamin b2 deficiency 
Swollen tongue with lateral teeth indentations - food intolerance
Painful sore tongue with a smooth appearnce - folic acid deficiency
Cracked lips - vitamin b2 deficiency, thrush

Throat:
 - Thyroid swelling - could be a sign of iodine deficiency 

Legs: 
Tender calf muscles - can be a sign of magnesium deficiency 
Brisk knee reflexes or restless legs - can also be a magnesium deficiency 

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