Vitamin and Mineral deficiency is way more common than you think. In fact it is estimated that over half the worlds population is deficient in any number of key nutrients.
Why is this? 🌱
-Is it because we have over farmed the natural top soil of the earth, so it can no longer provide the nutrients plants and crops need?
-Perhaps we have used too many chemical fertilisers, pesticides and agents on our foods that have damaged their nutrient profiles?
-Could it be to do with various pollutants entering our food systems?
Let us know what you think in the comments.
In this video we dive into the 6 most common nutrient deficiencies and how to combat them with food hacks. Thanks for being here!
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Is very common to worry about getting the right nutrition in the modern world researchers have recently found a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and covid-19 mortality rates the trouble with B12 is a really critical vitamin and a lot of people actually are deficient people who are deficient in
Vitamin D going to have health issues and the foods we eat although we think are healthy might also be leading to vitamin and mineral deficiency the majority of modern day foods are processed and are created under questionable methods genetically modified crops food additives over farming chemical fertilizers pesticides
Herbicides and antibiotics all mess with food’s natural vitamin and mineral profiles an example is iron deficiency over 25% of the world’s population is deficient in Iron one of the most important minerals our body needs another is vitamin D according to PubMed Central NIH nearly 45% of Americans are
Vitamin D deficient and 75% of older adults are vitamin D deficient deficiencies like a lack of vitamin D don’t always manifest Fest immediately and take years to be realized adults who have low levels of vitamin D may experience bone loss increased risk of fractures or mental health weakened
Muscle tissue and even reduced immune function which can lead to diseases like cancer getting enough of these vitamins and minerals whether from food or supplements is of power amount importance welcome to health food hacks and today we’re looking at six common vitamins and minerals that you might be
Deficient in number one vitamin D now vitamin D is Cru crucial for our health supporting the immune system endocrine system brain function bone strength and more it’s estimated that over 40% of the United States alone are vitamin D deficient while sunlight Remains the primary and best natural source of
Vitamin D individuals in regions with extended Winters often experience deficiencies now geographical locations and factors particularly in areas with limited sunlight pose challenges to getting enough vitamin D this can impact everyone especially those living in colder climates where extended periods of reduced sunlight are common as a result dietary supplementation of
Vitamin D is essential for many individuals as a Rough Guide we need between 5 and 20 minutes of natural sun exposure to get enough vitamin D however staying in the sun too long can obviously damage your skin so a few great food sources include faty fish egg
Yolks red meat and if you can stomach it liver and organ Meats for vegans and vegetarians a few great sources include mushrooms fortified nut milks and rice milk also it’s a good idea to supplement vitamin D in pill form to make sure you’re getting enough food sources that
Are high in vitamin D can be expensive so a good multivitamin or vitamin D supplement can be a coste effective way to get enough number two vitamin B12 vitamin B12 is essential for brain function blood and DNA formation nerve function and preventing megaloblastic anemia which symptoms include fatigue
And muscle weakness in short it’s absolutely essential and our body doesn’t actually produce it naturally meaning we need to get get it from our food and supplements interestingly it is only found in sufficient quantities in animal Foods it can be found in seaweed in small quantities however individuals
Following a vegan or vegetarian diet might be at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency as this vitamin is primarily found in animal products according to PubMed National Institutes of Health up to 90% of vegetarians and vegans may be deficient in vitamin B12 which is why if you follow a vegan or vegetarian diet it
Is important to supplement this vitamin whatever your dietary preference is it is crucial to make sure you are giving your body what it needs and are aware of where to get these nutrients sources of vitamin B12 in food are organ Meats animal meat eggs milk products and shellfish or a good vitamin B12
Supplementation regime number three iron iron is an essential mineral and is crucial in the production of red blood cells and in fact is the reason why blood is red there are two types of dietary iron heem iron and non-he iron heem iron is well absorbed by the body
And is found in animal Foods particularly in red meat non-he iron is less well absorbed and is more common in animal and plant Foods according to the World Health Organization iron deficiency affects 25% of the world’s population that’s a quarter of the world’s population preschool children
Seem to be the worst affected with up to 47% of preschool children having low iron levels low iron levels lead to low red blood cell count AKA anemia this results in your body not being able to efficiently carry oxygen symptoms of this include tiredness weakness impaired immune system and brain function dietary
Sources of heem iron include red meat organ meat certain fish and eggs dietary sources of non-he iron include beans leafy greens like kale broccoli and spinach legumes and seeds make sure to add these to your diet it is important to note that too much iron is also bad
So make sure to be aware of that that an extra point here is that vitamin C actually increases the absorption of iron so eating foods that contain vitamin C like fruits and veggies will help iron absorption if you typically eat more non- heem iron foods number four magnesium magnesium is essential
For bone and teeth health nervous system Health as well as muscle health and Sleep Quality according to the National Institutes of Health 70% of the US population is deficient in magnesium low levels of magnesium can lead to osteoporosis to diabetes heart disease and stroke great dietary sources of
Magnesium include nuts like almonds and Brazil nuts dark chocolate dark leafy greens and whole grains magnesium is also found in red meat number five iodine iodine is an essential mineral for thyroid function and thyroid hormone production nearly a third of the world’s population is iodine deficient according to the NIH iodine deficiency is
Especially dangerous in children where it can lead to brain and development abnormalities according to icci nearly 30% of schoolage children worldwide are deficient in iodine in adults low iodine over time results in an enlarged thyroid gland which can cause tiredness heart issues and weight gain to get more iodine in your diet
Consider eating foods like seaweed fish Dairy and eggs one large egg contains nearly 20% of the recommended daily requirement of iodine number six calcium so calcium is a very interesting mineral it’s essential for pretty much every cell in your body responsible for the growth development and maintenance of
Bones and teeth getting enough calcium is Paramount for all stages in life it’s also a signaling molecule for your heart nervous system and muscles without calcium none of these would function around 20% of teenage girls and boys were found to have low calcium levels by a study carried out in the United States
And Calcium deficiency leads to soft bones also known as rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults calcium levels are regulated in the blood and excess calcium is stored in the bones but a Calcium deficiency will result in your body taking the calcium from your bones resulting in a weakened bone
Structure best way to get calcium in your diet is to eat things like bony fish dairy products and leafy greens and there we have it thanks for being here till the end of the video hopefully you’ve learned something here that you can take away and apply to your life
Remember we have one life let’s make sure it’s a healthy one
