5 COMMON NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES (and how to avoid them)

Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals which aren’t naturally produced in the body, but are essential for healthy development and disease prevention. Consumed in the right amounts, these nutrients are absorbed from our diet; however, if we aren’t getting the required amounts in our food or are having trouble absorbing them, nutritional deficiency can occur. Deficiencies can lead to serious health issues, including stunted growth, fatigue, skin problems, fragile bones, digestive issues and cognitive disorders such as dementia. The most common nutrient deficiencies include:

1 IRON

Iron is an essential mineral which binds with haemoglobin in red blood cells and