Top 4 Vitamin Deficiencies

Americans may eat more and eat larger amounts than other countries, but they can have large nutritional gaps. Experts identified several vitamin deficiencies in the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These deficiencies include iron, vitamin D, and vitamin C. They can all be treated with proper nutrition through diet and supplementation.

Iron Deficiency

Who: Iron deficiency can be found in most people, especially in women who are pregnant or those with a low iron diet.

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Symptoms: Extreme fatigue is the most common sign that low iron intake has occurred. Other symptoms include dizziness, headaches, cold extremities (fingers or toes), weakness, and dizziness. It is possible to have an excessive craving for and chewing on ice.

Solution:

You consume iron by eating lean meats, poultry, or seafood. Legumes, beans, lentils, spinach, fortified cereals, and legumes also have iron. Cooper Complete(r), Time Release Iron can be supplemented if you are unable to eat many iron-rich foods.

Calcium Deficiency

Who is most at risk: Teenagers, seniors and people who eat a low-fat diet or are vegans are all more susceptible to calcium deficiencies.

Symptoms: Insufficient calcium can cause weak bones, fractures and even arrhythmia over time.

Solution: Including dairy products like yogurt, cheese, milk, orange juice, almond milk and oat milk in your diet can help you build stronger and healthier bones. Cooper Complete(r), Calcium Citrate supplement, is a great solution when diet alone does not provide adequate calcium.

Vitamin Deficiencies- Vit D

Who: Vitamin D is often a problem for people with Crohn’s disease or Crohn’s.

Vitamin D deficiencies can lead to bone pain, weakness and increased infections. If left untreated, symptoms can worsen and eventually affect the bone structure.

Solution: Salmon and trout, whitefish and mackerel are all rich in vitamin D. Almond milk, soy milk and rice milk, ready-to-eat cereals, are vitamin D-fortified. Even if you eat these foods, your body may not have enough vitamin D. You can still get adequate vitamin D through diet, sunlight, multivitamins, and soaking in the sun. Cooper Complete(r), Vitamin D3 softgels may help support strong bones and a healthy immune system when used in conjunction with a vitamin D rich diet.

Vitamin Deficiencies- Vit C

Who: Individuals who are unable to eat more fruits and vegetables are most susceptible to vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C deficiency may be more common in those with hyperthyroidism, diseases of malabsorption (especially diarrhea), who smoke or are iron deficient.

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Symptoms: These symptoms include bleeding gums, bleeding easily and slow healing.

Solution: Increase your intake of citrus fruits and vegetables, such as lemons, limes, oranges, papayas, kiwi, strawberries, and papaya. These are all rich sources of vitamin C.

A lot of symptoms can be caused by the American diet. Cooper Clinic recommends that you eat healthy foods first. However, nutritional supplements can help to fill in the gaps left by diet alone. Cooper Complete products such as Time Release Iron, Calcium Citrate and Vitamin D3 can be used to supplement a balanced diet and help meet your body’s nutritional needs.

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