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Detecting Nutritional Deficiencies Posted: 05 Nov 2014 02:02 PM PST A healthy diet can provide all nutrients that a body needs, but the reality of our busy lifestyles and sometimes finicky eating patterns can lead to vitamin deficiency. Knowing what to look for is part of the battle. We want to help you in detecting these nutritional deficiencies! HANDS Cold hands: Magnesium deficiency, hypothyroidism, chronic fatigue with low cardiac output. SKIN Stretch marks: zinc deficiency Spontaneous bleeds: vitamins C or K or platelet deficiency Dry scaly skin: Vitamin C deficiency Yellow palms: excessive beta carotene intake LEGS Tender calf muscles: magnesium deficiency Brisk knee reflexes: magnesium deficiency HEART Irregular beat, high blood pressure, cardiomegaly: magnesium and Co Q10 deficiencies or sensitivity to caffeine THROAT Thyroid swelling: iodine deficiency, hypothyroidis NAILS White spots: Mineral deficiency, but often low zinc Ridges: Zinc deficiency Soft or brittle nails: Magnesium deficiency EYES Bags or dark circles: allergies or food intolerances Cataracts: chromium deficiency or excess free radicals MOUTH Pale fissured tongue: iron deficiency Cracked lips: vitamin B2 deficiency [via Positive Med]

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