When your body is sending the “SOS” indicators.

Vitamin deficiencies typically do not manifest all at once. Instead, your body begins to signal subtle indicators that something is off. Even though you may choose to ignore those signals, paying attention, especially in the early stages, may save you from more serious health outcomes down the road.

Some Initial Signs:

Tired all the time

If you are sleeping like a baby yet feel like a zombie by noon, this suggests low vitamin B12, iron, or vitamin D levels – generally, low energy will be the result of something low; these vitamins help with energy production and oxygen transport in the body.

Dry Skin & Hair Loss

Not a “bad hair day” but the result of low vitamins A, C, and E, or Biotin. Dryness in the skin creates flaking, or hair losing its thickness can suggest low vitamin and mineral levels.

Mouth Issues

Cracked corners of your mouth, sore/very tender tongue, or an increased frequency of mouth ulcers can signal a B vitamin deficiency (in particular B2, B3 and B12) or iron deficiency.

Brittle Nails

If your nails chip very easily or peel very easily suggests low levels of Biotin, calcium, or iron.

Getting Colds Frequently

If you are in the office and you are catching every bug that comes into your space, that may signal that your immune system is calling for vitamin C, D, and Zinc.

Changing Moods

If you often experience extreme irritability, anxiety, or feeling blue, that may suggest you are deficient in vitamin D, B12, and/or folate, which can affect brain chemistry.