{"id":117129,"date":"2024-10-22T17:15:16","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T10:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=117129"},"modified":"2024-10-22T17:15:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T10:15:16","slug":"doctor-reveals-5-signs-your-body-needs-more-nutrients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=117129","title":{"rendered":"Doctor reveals 5 signs your body needs more nutrients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>It\u2019s time to iron out your nutritional plan.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1016\/S2214-109X(24)00276-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study published in August<\/a>\u00a0found that more than half the world doesn\u2019t consume\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/07\/15\/lifestyle\/12-supplements-doctors-recommend-for-optimal-health\/\">enough micronutrients<\/a>\u00a0essential to health, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/07\/23\/lifestyle\/vitamin-d-calcium-keep-bones-strong-how-much-you-need\/\">calcium<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/28\/lifestyle\/sports-nutritionist-reveals-what-to-know-about-iron-supplements\/#:~:text=McKay%20said%20the%20elemental%20iron,the%20most%20popular%20iron%20supplement.\">iron<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/12\/25\/lifestyle\/5-vitamins-you-absolutely-need-in-winter-for-good-health\/\">vitamins C<\/a>\u00a0and E.<\/p>\n<p>Now, California gastroenterologist <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/22\/lifestyle\/dont-put-bananas-in-your-fruit-smoothies-doctor-says\/\">Saurabh\u00a0Sethi<\/a> is sharing five signs that your body <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/29\/lifestyle\/most-of-the-world-isnt-getting-enough-key-nutrients-study\/\">needs more nutrition<\/a> \u2014 brittle nails, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/09\/06\/lifestyle\/doctor-reveals-3-ways-to-stop-eyelid-twitching-aka-myokymia\/\">eyelid twitching<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/06\/10\/lifestyle\/are-cracking-knees-cause-for-concern-experts-weigh-in\/\">clicking of the joints<\/a>, premature greying of the hair and bruising easily.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brittle nails<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Nails are primarily composed of the protein keratin, so it\u2019s crucial to eat plenty of protein to keep nails healthy and strong. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images\/iStockphoto<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThis indicates a deficiency of protein and <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/09\/26\/lifestyle\/1-in-3-adults-has-an-iron-deficiency-study-finds-look-for-these-7-symptoms\/\">iron in the diet<\/a>,\u201d Sethi said about brittle nails in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@doctorsethimd\/video\/7422726867301567774\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TikTok earlier this month<\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"\/>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>Nails are primarily composed of the protein keratin, so it\u2019s crucial to <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/30\/lifestyle\/dietitians-no-1-weight-loss-tip-is-eat-more-frequently\/\">eat plenty of protein<\/a> to keep nails healthy and strong.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/how-much-protein-do-you-need-every-day-201506188096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Recommended Dietary Allowance<\/a>\u00a0is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight \u2014 or 0.36 grams per pound. For a 150-pound person, that\u2019s 54 grams of protein daily.<\/p>\n<p>More common in women than men, brittle nails can be from frequent hand washing stripping moisture from the nails, using acetone to remove nail polish, living in cold, dry weather, or something as simple as aging.<\/p>\n<p>Thyroid disorders and iron deficiency anemia are also possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Foods rich in iron include red meat, poultry, fish, spinach, beans, whole grains <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/09\/25\/lifestyle\/harvard-medical-student-nick-norwitz-ate-720-eggs-in-a-month-and-cholesterol-levels-dropped\/\">and eggs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eyelid twitching<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Myokymia\u00a0is the scientific term for the orbicularis oculi, a muscle that surrounds the eye and closes the eyelids, contracting involuntarily. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cTwitching in the eyelids or the limbs indicates magnesium deficiency, which is critical for transmitting nerve impulses,\u201d Sethi explained.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK560595\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Myokymia<\/a>\u00a0is the scientific term for the orbicularis oculi, a muscle that surrounds the eye and closes the eyelids, contracting involuntarily.<\/p>\n<p>The condition has been linked to stress, fatigue,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/05\/29\/lifestyle\/rise-and-grind-experts-reveal-the-best-time-to-drink-coffee\/\">caffeine consumption<\/a>, an electrolyte imbalance, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2001\/03\/14\/eye-strain-linked-to-job-stress\/\">eye strain<\/a>\u00a0from staring at a computer for too long, certain medications, and less commonly, brain and nervous system disorders.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/26\/lifestyle\/nutrition-doctor-reveals-magnesium-supplement-pros-and-cons\/\">Magnesium<\/a>\u00a0plays a critical role in muscle function, and while <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/26\/lifestyle\/nutrition-doctor-reveals-magnesium-supplement-pros-and-cons\/\">magnesium supplementation is popular<\/a>, experts encourage consulting with a doctor beforehand to ensure you\u2019re taking the type of magnesium that best suits your needs.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clicking of the joints<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium from foods such as milk, sardines and leafy greens. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Cracking, clicking or popping knees are a common occurrence, especially as the body ages.<\/p>\n<p>However, Sethi warns \u201cit could be a warning sign of vitamin D3 or calcium deficiency.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Calcium builds and maintains strong bones while <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/11\/27\/lifestyle\/vitamin-d-recommended-levels-should-be-10x-higher-report\/\">vitamin D<\/a> helps the body absorb calcium from foods such as milk, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/09\/26\/lifestyle\/retiree-claims-she-lost-35-pounds-eating-sardines\/\">sardines<\/a> and leafy greens.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Premature greying of the hair<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The exact cause of premature greying is still unclear. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6290285\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Premature greying\u00a0of\u00a0hair<\/a> is when hair grays before 20 in white people and before 30 in African Americans.<\/p>\n<p>Researchers don\u2019t know exactly why this happens, but they have pointed the finger at genetics, autoimmune diseases, pollution, <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3673399\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">smoking<\/a>, stress and vitamin deficiencies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis could indicate a deficiency of vitamin B12, which is crucial for [red blood cell] production and oxygen transport at the hair follicles,\u201d Sethi said. \u201cThis could also be a sign of copper deficiency, which is responsible for melanin production, imparting color to your hair.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"single__inline-module inline-module inline-module--newsletter aligncenter aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-newsletter\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__unsubmitted-title-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGet the latest breakthroughs in medicine, diet &amp; nutrition tips and more.\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tSubscribe to our weekly Post Care newsletter!\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bruising easily<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>You may be bruising easily for a host of reasons, including vitamin deficiencies. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This may be due to old age since the skin thins as the years pass; genetics, as some people are more prone to bruising easily; underlying medical conditions like <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/02\/24\/entertainment\/amy-schumer-diagnosed-with-rare-health-disorder-something-was-wrong\/\">Cushing syndrome<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/01\/07\/lifestyle\/ehlers-danlos-syndromes-patient-shares-how-she-was-diagnosed\/\">Ehlers-Danlos syndrome<\/a>; medications that can reduce the blood\u2019s ability to clot, such as aspirin or blood thinners; or vitamin deficiencies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis could mean that you\u2019re running short of vitamin C, which is responsible for <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/03\/07\/lifestyle\/how-to-get-and-keep-youthful-looking-skin-with-collagen-banking\/\">collagen formation<\/a>,\u201d Sethi shared. \u201cIt could also mean a deficiency of vitamin K1, which helps in blood clotting.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/10\/22\/lifestyle\/doctor-reveals-5-signs-your-body-needs-more-nutrients\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s time to iron out your nutritional plan. A study published in August\u00a0found that more than half the world doesn\u2019t consume\u00a0enough micronutrients\u00a0essential to health, including\u00a0calcium,\u00a0iron\u00a0and\u00a0vitamins C\u00a0and E. 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