1. Vitamin B12 & Omega Fatty Acids
Are you noticing that your nails have started to split, crack or peel or your hair is more limp, dull or brittle than usual? If you answered “yes” to one or both of those questions, then you could be lacking B vitamins and omega fatty acids. Both are essential for maintaining healthy hair, skin and nails.
2. Vitamin C
Slow-healing wounds could be a sign of vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C – which can be found in dark leafy greens, cauliflower, papaya, strawberries and pineapple – plays a role in healing cuts, scrapes and bruises.
Getting enough folic acid is important, especially if you’re a woman and you’re thinking about having children. “Folic acid plays an important role in making new cells and helps protect against heart disease,” Ginn says.
So, how can you tell if you’re deficient in folic acid? If you’re fatigued or notice that your tongue has swelled or that you’re developing mouth sores, then it’s time to make some small changes in your diet, such as adding more dark leafy greens and citrus fruits. Pregnant women may want to talk to their doctor about taking a folate supplement.
Weak Nails? Feeling Tired? Know The Signs Of Vitamin Deficiency was originally published on blackdoctor.org
