23 Signs Your Body Needs More Nutrients: How to Address the Deficiencies
Signs of Nutrient Deficiency
In this video, the speaker discusses 23 different signs that indicate a deficiency in vital nutrients. The three main reasons for nutrient deficiencies are damaged guts, lack of nutrient-dense foods, and consuming refined foods and sugars.
Reasons for Nutrient Deficiencies
- Damaged guts prevent the absorption of nutrients.
- Lack of bile or missing gallbladder can prevent the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
- Poor soil quality leads to nutrient-deficient foods.
- Consuming refined foods and sugars depletes the body's nutrients.
Signs of Nutrient Deficiencies
Zinc Deficiency
- White spots on nails indicate a zinc deficiency caused by consuming too much sugar.
- Oily skin is caused by an imbalance in androgens, which can be regulated with zinc supplementation.
Vitamin B2/B3 Deficiency
- Cracking on corners of mouth or cracked heels indicates a vitamin B2/B3 deficiency.
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency
- Flaking skin around nose or forehead indicates an omega-3 fatty acid deficiency caused by consuming too many omega-6 fatty acids.
Other Nutrient Deficiencies
- Hair loss can be caused by iron or biotin deficiencies.
- Muscle cramps can be caused by magnesium or potassium deficiencies.
- Bleeding gums can be caused by vitamin C deficiency.
- Night blindness can be caused by vitamin A deficiency.
Conclusion
The speaker provides valuable information about how nutrient deficiencies can manifest in the body. By understanding these signs, individuals can take steps to address their nutrient deficiencies and improve their overall health.
Common Health Issues and Their Remedies
In this section, Dr. Berg discusses common health issues and their remedies.
Omega-6 Imbalance
- Consuming foods high in omega-6 like corn oil, soy oil, and cottonseed oil can cause flaking skin.
- Eating more fish, sardines, and cod liver oil can help balance the omega-6 levels.
Jaundice
- Yellow eyes indicate a liver problem or gallbladder problem.
- Taking purified bile salts can help open up clogged drain plugs to allow the body to eliminate byproducts of red blood cells.
Chronic Cough
- A chronic cough is usually caused by a calcium deficiency.
- Taking calcium lactate before bed can improve the immune system and relax the throat and larynx.
Bleeding Gums
- Bleeding gums or swollen gums are classic signs of vitamin C deficiency.
- Consuming more leafy greens and avoiding sugar can help increase vitamin C intake.
Night Vision Issues
- Night blindness is a classic sign of vitamin A deficiency.
- Consuming animal products like dairy, butter, fatty fish, cod liver oil, or beef liver can provide enough retinol for better night vision.
Chapped Lips
- Chapped lips are caused by a vitamin B2 deficiency.
- Consuming too many refined grains can deplete vitamin B2 levels.
Dr. Berg provides additional information and context in the full video, which is not included in this transcript summary.
Importance of Vitamins and Minerals for Skin Health
In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of B vitamins for skin health and how deficiencies can lead to conditions like pellagra. The speaker also explains how potassium deficiency can cause pitting edema on the top of your foot or ankles, and how refined sugar causes you to retain sodium and deplete potassium.
B Vitamins for Skin Health
- B vitamins are important for skin health.
- Severe deficiencies in B vitamins can lead to conditions like pellagra which have devastating effects on your skin.
- B vitamins help in forming normal tissue that is not too roughened or cracked.
- Certain products like chapstick or lotions may contain ingredients like alcohol or mineral oil that pull out key nutrients or fats needed to keep your skin healthy.
Potassium Deficiency
- Pitting edema on the top of your foot or ankles is a sign of potassium deficiency.
- Refined sugar causes you to retain sodium and deplete potassium, leading to swelling in the ankles and feet.
- Eating foods high in potassium such as leafy greens can help alleviate pitting edema.
- Consuming salt is okay as long as you have enough potassium.
Iron Deficiency and Vitamin E Deficiency
In this section, the speaker discusses how craving ice could be a sign of iron deficiency. The speaker also explains how vitamin E deficiency can cause chest pain (angina), and what creates a vitamin E deficiency.
Iron Deficiency
- Craving ice could be a sign of iron deficiency.
- Best sources of iron are red meat, liver, and eggs.
- Spleen extract products are also loaded with iron.
Vitamin E Deficiency
- Chest pain (angina) is a classic symptom of vitamin E deficiency.
- Refined grains create a vitamin E deficiency by oxidizing and killing all the vitamin E in the product.
- The most important tissue for vitamin E is the inside of your arteries. Lack of vitamin E can lead to rusting, oxidation, clots formation, and calcium buildup.
- Tocotrienols work about 50 times stronger than tocopherols for angina type chest pain.
Importance of Magnesium
In this section, the speaker discusses how leg or calf cramps could be a sign of magnesium deficiency. The speaker explains that magnesium is found at the heart of chlorophyll and green plants are good sources.
Magnesium Deficiency
- Leg or calf cramps could be a sign of magnesium deficiency.
- Chlorophyll in green plants contains magnesium.
Nutritional Deficiencies and Health Issues
This section discusses how nutritional deficiencies can cause various health issues and how they can be resolved.
Nutritional Yeast for Irritability and Excessive Thinking
- Nutritional yeast can help with irritability and excessive thinking caused by B1 deficiency.
- Taking nutritional yeast before bed can also help with excessive thinking, allowing for better sleep.
Vitamin D for Asthma
- Vitamin D can greatly improve asthma symptoms by reducing inflammation in the lungs.
- During summer months, when kids are exposed to sunlight, their asthma symptoms often go away.
Thyroid Problems and Iodine Deficiency
- Loss of outer eyebrows is a symptom of thyroid problems or iodine deficiency.
- Taking iodine supplements in the form of sea kelp can help alleviate this symptom.
Tightness in Right Trap Area
- Tightness in the right trap area is often related to gallbladder issues and a lack of bile salts.
- Taking purified bile salts thins the bile, allowing for proper drainage and relief from tightness in the right trap area.
Nutritional Yeast for Nightmares
- B1 nutritional yeast can help reduce nightmares by calming down the amygdala, which regulates fear response in the brain.
- However, it's important to address why there is a B1 deficiency in the first place (often due to consuming refined carbohydrates and sugar).
Craving for Salty Chips at Night
- Craving for salty chips at night can be a sign of sodium deficiency.
- Increasing the amount of sea salt in the diet can help alleviate this craving.
Nutrient Deficiencies and Their Symptoms
In this section, the speaker discusses various nutrient deficiencies and their symptoms.
Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low back pain is usually a symptom of vitamin D deficiency, especially in winter.
- Taking at least 10,000 international units of vitamin D per day can help reduce inflammation in the body.
- Taking vitamin D with meals or before bed can enhance absorption. The speaker recommends taking his own brand of vitamin D that includes K2 and MCT oil for better absorption.
Iron Deficiency
- Craving dirt may indicate an iron deficiency, which is common in people with anemia or women who are menstruating.
- Red meat is the best source of bio-available iron.
Zinc Deficiency
- Erectile dysfunction may be a symptom of low testosterone caused by zinc deficiency.
Vitamin D Deficiency (Again)
- Depression may be a symptom of vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D boosts serotonin levels naturally without side effects.
- Fasting can also elevate mood.
The speaker also recommends checking out his video on how to identify liver problems by looking at someone's foot.