23 Signs Your Body Needs More Nutrients: How to Address the Deficiencies

Are you deficient in vital nutrients? Learn how to spot the signs of a nutrient deficiency.

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0:00 Introduction: Nutrient deficiencies
0:25 The main causes of nutrient deficiencies
1:50 Signs of a nutrient deficiency
23:37 Check out my video on how to identify a liver problem by looking at the foot!

23 different signs your body is deficient in nutrients and what to do:
1. A white spot on the nail
• Get plenty of zinc
• Stop eating sugar

2. Oily skin
• Get plenty of zinc
• Control your blood sugar levels

3. Cracking on the corners of the mouth or heels
• Get plenty of B vitamins (nutritional yeast)
• Get plenty of vitamin D

4. Flaking skin
• Get plenty of omega-3 fatty acids (cod liver oil)
• Reduce your omega-6 fatty acids

5. Yellow eyes
• Get plenty of purified bile salts

6. Chronic cough
• Get plenty of calcium lactate

7. Bleeding/red gums
• Get plenty of vitamin C
• Avoid sugar

8. Poor night vision
• Get plenty of vitamin A

9. Chapped lips
• Get plenty of B vitamins (nutritional yeast)
• Avoid grains
• Avoid chapstick

10. Pitting edema
• Get plenty of potassium

11. Craving ice
• Get plenty of iron

12. Angina
• Get plenty of vitamin E
• Avoid refined grains

13. Leg/calf cramps
• Get plenty of magnesium, potassium, sodium, and B1

14. Irritability and excessive thinking
• Get plenty of B1 (nutritional yeast)

15. Asthma
• Get plenty of vitamin D

16. Loss of outer eyebrows
• Get plenty of iodine (sea kelp)

17. Tightness in the right trap muscle
• Get plenty of purified bile salts

18. Nightmares
• Get plenty of vitamin B1 (nutritional yeast)
• Avoid sugar and refined grains

19. Craving salty chips at night
• Get plenty of sea salt

20. Stiff/painful low back
• Get plenty of vitamin D

21. Craving dirt
• Get plenty of iron

22. Erectile dysfunction
• Get plenty of zinc

23. Depression
• Get plenty of vitamin D

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching! I hope learning these signs of a nutrient deficiency helps you get your health on track.

[simbobby]

1) White spot on nail – Zinc
2) Oily skin – Zinc
3) Cracking corners of mouth / heel – Vitamin B2/B3/D
4) Flaking skin – Omega 3
5) Yellow eyes – Liver problem / deficiency of bile salts
6) Chronic cough – Calcium lactate
7) Bleeding gums – Vitamin C
8) Night vision issue – Vitamin A/ Retinol
9) Chapped lips – Vitamin B2
10) Edema – Potassium
11) Craving ice – Iron
12) Angina – Vitamin E / stop using refined grains
13) Leg / Calf cramps – Magnesium / potassium
14) Irritable / Excessive thinking – Vitamin B1 deficiency
15) Asthma – Vitamin D
16) Loss of outer Eyebrows – Iodine deficiency / thyroid issue
17) Tightness in right trap – suspect gall bladder/ lack of bile salts
18) Night mares – Vitamin B1 deficiency / reduce refined grains/carbs
19) Craving salty chips-night – sodium deficiency
20) Stiff / low back pain – Vitamin D deficiency
21) Craving dirt – Iron deficiency
22) Erectile dysfunction – low testosterone/ Zinc deficiency
23) Depression – Vitamin D

[JessBlayze]

If only doctors teach about this instead of prescribing a bunch of drugs, people would be healthier. Thank you, Dr. Berg!!

[cutestkittensanimalrescuep]

This should be played in every school every year of a child's life and it would improve people's lives so much! 😊 Dr Berg you are awesome! 🍃

[JaxonWalker-]

I'm so glad you mentioned the quality of the actual fruits and vegetables themselves! Born and raised in America, so I didn't realize what my mom said when she complained that American produce isn't as delicious as in Haiti. Now, I live in Japan, and the difference is truly shocking. The color of the egg yolk, the richness of the vegetables, the sweetness of the fruit, the juiciness of the chicken... everything is so delicious. From the outside, you might think that Japan serves small food portions, but honestly, it fills you!

[viperracing]

#1 (1:54) White spot on nail (Zinc)
#2 (2:27) Oily skin (Zinc)
#3 (3:27) Cracking mouth/heels (B2)
#4 (4:26) Flaking skin (Omega 3)
#5 (5:36) Yellow eyes (Bile salts)
#6 (6:27) Chronic cough (Calcium)
#7 (7:15) Red/swollen gums (Vitamin C)
#8 (8:29) Night blindless (Vitamin A)
#9 (10:01) Chapped lips (B2)
#10 (11:36) Edema (Potassium)
#11 (12:54 Craving ice (Iron)
#12 (13:44) Chest pain (Vitamin E)
#13 (15:13) Leg cramps (Magnesium)
#14 (15:49) Irritability (B1)
#15 (16:38) Asthma (Vitamin D)
#16 (17:17) Loss of outer eyebrow (iodine)
#17 (18:00) Tight right trap (Bile salts)
#18 (18:50) Nightmares (B1)
#19 (19:46) Craving salty snacks (Sea salt)
#20 (21:13) Lower back issues (Vitamin D)
#21 (22:13) Craving dirt (Iron)
#22 (22:52) Erectile dysfunction (Zinc)
#23 (23:05) Depression (Vitamin D)

[LanaBrown]

1:53 White spot on your nails
2:28 Oily skin
3:27 Cracking -corners of mouth or heels
4:25 Flaking skin
5:37 Yellow eyes
6:38 Cronic cough
7:14 Bleeding/red gums
8:29 Night vision issues
10:03 Chapped lips
11:37 Pitting Edema
13:45 Angina
12:54 Craving Ice
15:14 Leg/Calf cramps
15:51 Irritable/execive thinking
16:39 Asthma
17:18 Loss of the outer eyebrow
17:59 Tightness in right trap
18:51 Nightmares
19:46 Craving salty chips at night
21:15 Stiff/Low back pain
22:13 Craving dirt
22:54 Erectile dysfunction
23:08 Depression

[Christina-ryyp]

FYI I am a Registered Nurse-run from Doctors they work for pharmaceutical companies and "standard medical practice" dictates they have to prescribe a medication even if it does you harm. Listen to Dr. Berg he can save your life and health.

[almilacinar]

if you see yellowing of the eyes or the ski don't take bile salts, go to the doctor immediately you have a high chance of having liver failure, hemolysis etc and these are deadly situations if not treated correctly

[marysh]

23 minutes of informative video about 23 signs to help our own health in order to have a better life from dear Dr. Berg. I appreciate your work.

[wrenbayley]

My husband had yellowing eyes and skin. Thought he needed bile salts. Actually turned out to be a bile duct blockage causing the jaundice and bile salts worsened the problem. Just something to consider when trying to self diagnose. Sometimes consulting your doctor before beginning a new supplement pays off.

[flavialm]

I actually treated for depression for 3 years before my now endocrinologist tested me for a bunch of vitamins and found out my vitamin D was dangerously low, my body has a deficiency on producing even if I stay in the sun, so I started to take supplements and in a really short time every depression symptom I had went away.

[abbievrba]

Hi Dr! I’m a Cosmetologist and I have a contradicting opinion on the first topic. While I was in school studying nails, we went over nail diseases and deformities, and we were taught that white spots on nails are actually due to something called Leukonychia which is an injury to the nail matrix. The matrix is the part of the nail/finger that creates the cells to form the nail plate and when that gets injured it can cause little white spots on the nail. Injury could be anything from bumping the backs of your fingers to closing a door on your fingers. Anyways I guess I’m saying this to let other people know in the comment section that the white spots on your nails might be a zinc deficiency but it could also just be because you’re clumsy.

[matthewzaloudek]

I love that this isn't just a supplement recommendation list for a bunch of random symptoms, but that you actually explain sometimes what causes the symptom itself, give common causes for each deficiency, and perhaps best of all, you always recommend food before supplements for each one.

[viviennepatten]

I have been taking a zinc supplement for a few months and I cannot believe how my acne has improved and my skin is less oily. Great video, very informative.

[AgnesLOL]

While you were talking about fruits and vegetables, I remembered my dad telling me how much he always complained about the fruit and vegetables in the USA when he first moved from his home. When he went back home to visit his parents, he ran to the backyard and started shoving tomatoes into his mouth and just devouring them. My grandma asked him, “What are you doing? Do they not have tomatoes in America?” He responded, “No. Not like these.”

[jacksonparsons]

Dr. Berg you are the absolute man. Giving people the real information to stay healthy. We need more doctors like you!

[RealJoshBinder]

So basically most will GREATLY benefit from taking zinc/vitamin D/omega 3's and reducing refined grains and sugar from their diets

Enjoyed the video! Thanks!!

[dablack]

I don't think a single day has gone by in this past year when I don't watch your videos. I interact more with you than I do with my own mother lol.
Seriously, I'm continuously grateful to be able to have access to your content!

[YouTubeBinge-qp]

Chronic cough — I just want to point out that this can be a symptom of much more than a nutrient deficiency. My mom had one for about 15-20 years. Since she had stopped smoking nearly 30 years earlier, it was a shock to us all to find out that she actually had COPD (and almost died from it when it was first diagnosed). Her doctor was just treating her symptoms with cough suppressant, which never really worked, and never took steps to dig any deeper. Eventually, she went into a coma. Thank God that she survived that episode and, with proper treatment, she lived another 12 years.

[dsta]

Type 1 diabetic for 30 years and starting to notice some of these issues popping up. Thank you!