Vitamins and minerals play a vital role in bodily functions such as helping to fight infections, wound healing, making our bones strong, and regulating hormones. Although these are micronutrients but deficiency of these nutrients leads to many health problems.
To get relief from vitamins and minerals deficiency here are some natural solutions-
1# CALCIUM DEFICIENCY
Calcium is necessary to keep our bones strong and healthy. If you don’t get enough calcium, your body gives signals such as cracking sound in joints while standing or sitting, and eventually, your bones become weak.
SOLUTION: To get rid of calcium deficiency, used milk and products made from milk such as cheese, paneer, and curd, and also peanut butter is a good options. But the most effective way to get rid of calcium deficiency is using calcium carbonate (choona).
Mix a pinch of calcium carbonate in curd and consume on at empty stomach gives you more results. You can easily get calcium carbonate from the grocery shops.
2# VITAMIN C DEFICIENCY-
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an important micronutrient for many metabolic processes such as iron absorption, to fight against infection and crucial for skin and healing wounds.
Some signals of vitamin C deficiency are gums bleeding while brushing, blood stains while eating, and your tongue is prone to ulcers and cuts.
SOLUTION: A best natural source of vitamin C is Amla. According to some studies Amla has vitamin C equal to that in 20 Oranges. So you must have Amla in your diet if you are suffering from vitamin C deficiency. Someone can consume Amla in juice, powder, pickle, candy, and boiled form. Other sources of vitamins C are lemons, oranges, guava, and capsicum.
3# BIOTIN DEFICIENCY-
Biotin (vitamin B7) is a vital part of a healthy metabolism and assists enzymes to break down fats and proteins in food. If you have weak brittle nails or you are suffering from peeling cuticles, and if your hair is very rough and dry or you are facing premature hair fall, then it may be a sign of biotin deficiency.
SOLUTION: Firstly, If you are consuming raw eggs, then stop it immediately because it imbalances our digestion. Secondly, start consuming probiotic foods. Curd is the best option to get rid of biotin deficiency. Having curd on an empty stomach with 1 tablespoon of jaggery powder mixed in it is a wonderful option. Other sources include pickles and apple cider vinegar.
4# ZINC DEFICIENCY–
Zinc is an important mineral involved in various bodily functions – growth and development as well as immune function. It helps in the production of testosterone. If you have small white spots on your nails then your body needs zinc.
SOLUTION: Stop eating sweets made up of refined grains like cakes and pastries. Good natural sources of zinc are nuts, seeds, lentils, and legumes.
5# B VITAMINS DEFICIENCY-
B vitamins help in releasing energy from carbohydrates and fat to breaking down amino acids and transporting oxygen and energy-containing nutrients around the body. Some of the signals include- if your heel’s corners are cracked or you have bloodshot eyes and, if you have ulcers on your lips then it is due to Vitamin B2 deficiency. Likewise, if you have horizontal lines on your nails, or you have wandering eyes then it may be possible you have Vitamin B1 deficiency. Other signals include, if your nails turn brown, it may be a sign of Vitamin B12 deficiency. Redness around the nose, cheeks, and forehead are signs of Vitamin B6 deficiency.
SOLUTION: Avoid consuming junk foods and try more and more to eat homemade food. Healthy foods like sprouts, chickpeas, kidney beans, and leafy green vegetables.
6# IRON AND HB DEFICIENCY-
Iron is very vital for the production of blood in the human body. Haemoglobin is an iron-containing protein found in red blood cells. Symptoms include a pale face, white nails, and dull lips.
SOLUTION: A best effective way to get rid of iron deficiency is to start using iron-made utensils for cooking other food resources are beetroot, carrot, pomegranate, corn, and apple. For increasing, haemoglobin massage and exercises like yoga is recommended.
