Weak Nails and Nutrient Deficiency: If you feel lethargic even after getting enough sleep, it could be a sign of a lack of essential nutrients. This condition can affect your energy.

How to recognize vitamin deficiency in the body?

Early Signs of Vitamin Deficiency You Should Not Ignore: If you often feel tired or your nails break easily, it could be a sign of a deficiency. In today's fast-paced life, nutritional deficiencies are becoming common due to poor diet, high stress, and the habit of consuming packaged food. The problem is that these problems appear gradually, so people often ignore them.

What do experts say?

Dr. Mohit Sharma, an internal medicine specialist at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, told TOI that nutritional deficiencies are more common than people think, especially in cities. He said the symptoms are often mild and general, making it difficult to identify early.

What are its symptoms?

The first sign is a constant feeling of fatigue. If lethargy persists even after adequate sleep, it could be a sign of a lack of essential nutrients in the body. This condition gradually affects both working capacity and energy. Another sign is excessive hair loss.   A little hair loss is normal when the weather changes, but if it continues and increases, it could be a sign of an internal deficiency. When the hair roots lack proper nutrition, their natural growth cycle begins to deteriorate.

These are also signs.

The third sign is frequent mouth ulcers or cracked lips. People often ignore this as a minor problem, but it can also be a sign of a nutritional deficiency. External treatment alone provides relief, but the real cause lies within. The fourth sign is tingling or numbness in the hands and feet. This is a symptom that should not be ignored, as it could indicate nerve damage. If not addressed promptly, this problem can become serious.

The fifth sign is pale skin and brittle nails. If your face looks pale or your nails break frequently, this also indicates a lack of essential nutrients.

How can you find out?

According to Dr. Mohit Sharma, the good news is that such deficiencies can be detected with a simple blood test. Timely dietary changes or supplementation, if needed, can prevent major problems. Understanding the body's subtle signals is the first step to better health.