HealthyPIG Magazine

You might think vitamin and mineral deficiencies are a thing of the past, but even today, your body may still be deficient in some of the essential nutrients it needs to function optimally.
Nutritional deficiencies alter body functions and processes at the most basic cellular level, including water balance, enzyme function, nerve signaling, digestion, and metabolism. Addressing these deficiencies is important for optimal growth, development, and function.
Nutritional deficiencies can also lead to disease. For example, calcium and vitamin D deficiencies can lead to osteopenia or osteoporosis, two diseases characterized by thinning of the bones, and iron deficiency can lead to anemia, which drains your energy.
Noticable symptoms are often the first clue that you are deficient in one or more important vitamins or minerals. Here's how to recognize seven common nutritional deficiencies.