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Signs of nutritional deficiencies

EYES
Bags or dark circles : allergies or food intolerances

FACE SKIN
Red scaly skin of face and sides of nose : Vitamin B2 deficiency
Acne like forehead rash : Vitamin B6 deficiency

GUMS
Bleeding gums : Vitamin C deficiency
Gum disease : Co Q 10, folic acid and vitamin C deficiency

LEGS
Tender calf muscles : Magnesium deficiency
TONGUE
Sore fissured tongue : Vitamin B deficiency
Swollen tongue with lateral teeth indentations : Food intolerance
Pale fissured tongue : Iron deficiency

NAILS
Brittle nails : Magnesium deficiency
Ridges : Zinc deficiency
White spots : Mineral deficiency

SKIN
Follicular hyperkeratosis : Vitamin A deficiency
Uncommun bleeds : Vitamin C, K or platelet deficiency
Yellow palms : Excessive beta carotene intake
Chiken skin at the back of the upper arms : Omega 3s deficiency
THROAT
Thyroid swelling : iodine deficiency