In todays video we discuss the top 10 signs that you have bad nutrition. Roll the titles
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So number 1 is that you have thinning hair or your hair is falling out. Now humans lose
approximately 50-100 strands of her per day as new hair grows. But if you are noticing
clumps of hair on your pillow or clumps of hair coming off in the shower then it could
be a sign that your nutrition is poor.
So for example if you are not giving your thyroid sufficient iodine from your diet then
it can cause your hair to fall out excessively. Iron deficiencies in the diet can also can
excessive hair loss in some.
So there are many aspects in the diet when you aren’t getting the vitamins and minerals
your body needs needs that can cause hair loss.
Protein is another big one. So if you are not getting sufficient protein in your diet
then it can inhibit and slow down your bodies ability to build new hair follicles.
So quite simply if you are losing hair at an excessive rate and there are not genetic
hair loss issues in your family then start by looking at what is on and not on your plate.
Number 2 is Dry skin. There are 3 main dietary areas that can leave yo susceptible to dry
skin assuming that you are getting sufficient protein: fats, vitamins and minerals.
Fats play a pivotal role in your skin health, your skin uses fat to form a waterproof barrier.
Some of the most important fats are the essential fatty acids 3 and 6. Omega 6 promotes healthy
skin growth and omega 3 helps prevent dry skin.
Clearly if you are not getting sufficient levels of these fats in your diet then you
are going to run into issues.
When we talk about vitamins there are a few important obvious ones. Vitamin C helps your
body make collagen which is an important protein for your skins structure.
Vitamin E can help protect your skin from environmental damage such as from the sun
and vitamin D also plays a significant role in maintaining healthy skin. Again, if you
experience constant dry skin then consider these vitamins.
And finally concerning dry skin we have the minerals. Zinc deficiency is a common trigger
for dry skin. Zinc is important for normal skin turnover as your body is replacing dead
skin cells. Zinc deficiency can therefore lead to skin lesions and also put you at increased
risk of things like dermatitis.
Another nutrient of concern when dry skin is experienced is selenium. Selenium is super
important for supporting skin health.
So if you have dry skin then think fats, vitamins and minerals.
Number 3 is Nail issues. Now there are certain nutrients that you need to think about if
you are having nails issues.
So a deficiency in B vitamins especially biotin can produce ridges along the nail bed.
A lack of calcium in the diet can cause very dry and brittle nails. A lack of vitamin C
and folic acid can cause a person to develop hangnails and coming back to the essential
fats we discussed just now…..a lack of these fats in the diet can cause nails to crack.
Number 4 is bruising. Not there are many causes of consistent bruising and this should be
checked out with your Dr as there are some serious health conditions that maybe responsible.
But for many people bruising could simply be a sign of nutritional deficiencies. So
nutritional deficiencies in certain vitamins that help your blood clot, for example, such
as vitamin k and c can easily cause bruising in some.
But like I said if you are someone who experiences chronic bruising then go and get some bloods
done with your Dr to look at what is going on with your nutrient levels and wider body.
Number 5 is an obvious one and its fatigue. Now there are many causes of fatigue. Poor
diet, poor hydration, poor sleeping patterns, nutritional deficiencies, gut infections such
as SIBO, stress…..the list goes on and on.
But if we are talking specifically about nutrition then there are a few distinct areas that you
need to consider, namely your status of: B12 and other b vitamins, vitamin D, magnesium,
iron, omega 3, potassium and iodine.
B vitamins help produce energy in your cells mitochondria and b12 is essential for red
blood cell production both of which can cause fatigue if your body and and diet are lacking.
Coming back to your mitochondria which are the power plants in your cells, you also really
need to consider magnesium if you are chronically fatigured. Magnesium deficiency impairs the
energy pathways your mitochondria use to generate ATP, and can lead to chronic fatigue and tiredness.
Omega 3 is another nutrient that you need to be aware of regarding your energy levels.
An imbalance in the omega 3-6 ratio has been shown to cause fatigue in many when their
omega 6 intake is very high but the omega 3 intake is low.
Iron is a common nutrient that your Dr will check if you present with chronic fatigue.
Iron helps create red blood cells that help carry oxygen through your body. Low iron leads
to anemia which is where your body doesn’t have sufficient red blood cells to meet its
oxygen needs.
Potassium is a nutrient that many people dont associate with with fatigue is potassium.
This is an essential mineral that supports the healthy functioning of your nerves and
muscles. Therefore having low levels of potassium can lead to fatigue and muscle twitching and
also muscle weakness.
The last nutrient that you need to by hyper aware of when fatigue is a concern is iodine.
Iodine is needed to help your body produce thyroid hormones.
Think of your thyroid as an accelerator pedal in a car. Push the pedal down and things speed
up and take your foot of the gas and things slow down.
The thyroid is the same. If you don’t give your body sufficient iodine then your body
will slow down as your thyroid becomes underactive and your energy levels can plummet.
Number 6 is that you are someone is is constantly getting sick. It should be no real surprise
that if you are not getting good nutrition then it can compromise your immune system
and cause you to be constantly susceptible to illness and infection.
There are many important nutrients where your immune system is concerned but the main ones
are vitamins A, C, E zinc, selenium, iron and folate.
So if you are someone that is constantly getting sick then make sure you get your bloods looked
at to see if there are any obvious problems.
Number 7: Mouth cracks or Ulcers. Lesions in or around the mouth can often be a tell
tale sign that your nutrient levels are depleted.
Mouth ulcers also know as canker sores are often a result of B vitamin deficiencies and
also iron deficiencies.
Angular cheilitis causes the the corners of the mouth to crack Split or bleed. Now this
can be caused by dehydration but it also can be caused by a low level of B vitamin in
the body, particularly riboflavin.
Number 8 is bleeding gums. Now often this is caused by poor oral hygiene and gum infections.
But it can also be caused by low levels of vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc. So if you have ruled out poor hygiene
with a dental hygienist then get your nutrient levels checked.
Number 9 is that you are not sleeping well. So protein is used in the creation of neurotransmitters
such as serotonin and melotonin which are responsible for regulating your sleep/wake
cycles. So deficiencies in protein can impact on your neurotransmitter production and the
net negative effect of this is problems like sleep disruption and insomnia.
Now neurotransmitters are produced when the bacteria in your microbiome ferment fibres
that you eat. So while fibre is clearly not a nutrient you certainly want to ensure you
are getting enough to aid in the production of neurotransmitters.
Now again, there are many route causes of poor sleeping patterns such as stress, getting
distracted with technology and even gut infections. But if these have been ruled out then you
need to make sure your nutritional status is where it needs to be.
Number 10 is another obvious one if you have bad nutrition and that is you are having weight
issues which would either be unexplained weight loss or weight gain.
So clearly if you are not getting sufficient calories, vitamins, minerals and proteins
then you would expect the weight to come off quickly.
Equally despite putting on weight then your body could still be starving form nutrition
particularly if you are overeating foods with empty calories.
So again if you are having weight issues and you have ruled out things like thyroid issues,
anemia and so on, then make sure you are looking at what is on and not own your plate.
So that’s the end off todays video…..