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7 Red Flags That Show Your Body Lacks Essential Nutrients

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Some other warning signs might be fatigue, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, and muscle weakness. If you experience all these, you will have to make some drastic changes to your diet and start taking the necessary supplements.

A crawling, creeping sensation in your legs
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You may have restless leg syndrome if you experience strange sensations in your legs and feet, such as crawling, creeping, or an urge to move. At night, when you are trying to sleep, this chronic condition often causes discomfort. Though there isn’t a cure for RLS yet, taking certain vitamins and minerals like vitamins C, E, B6, B12, magnesium, and iron may give relief.

Peeling nails and cuticles and white spots on your nails
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The most common reasons for peeling nails and cuticles are iron deficiency and dehydration. If iron deficiency isn’t treated in time, it can lead to anemia, which can also lead to multiple health issues, such as chest pain. Other reasons for your bad nails can be your underactive thyroid, lung disease, or even kidney disease. The best way to treat your nails at home is by eating an iron-rich diet and keeping your nails moisturized.

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