Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiencies
Nutrient | Symptoms |
|---|---|
Calcium | Bone pain and deformities, greater likelihood of fractures (due to bone thinning or osteoporosis), muscle spasms, tooth discoloration, and greater susceptibility to painful tooth decay |
Fatigue and weakness (due to anemia) | |
Fatigue and weakness (due to anemia) | |
Magnesium | Muscle spasms |
Diarrhea, skin disorders, confusion (pellagra), and sore tongue | |
Protein | Swelling (edema), usually in the legs; dry skin; and hair loss |
Night blindness | |
Vitamin B1 | Pins-and-needles sensation, especially in the feet, and heart failure |
Vitamin B2 | Sore tongue and cracks at the edges of the mouth |
Fatigue and weakness (due to anemia), pins-and-needles sensation, and confusion | |
Weakness and bleeding gums | |
Bone thinning and bone pain | |
Tendency to bruise and bleed |