Essential Nutrients: Getting Back What Your Body Lacks

ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS GETTING BACK WHAT YOUR BODY LACKS VITAMIN B6 VITAMIN C HELPS HELPS you have healthy teeth and gums, and create red blood cells and aids in brain function promotes healing of wounds FOUND FOUND in avocado, banana, in citrus fruits, broccoli, cauliflower, meat, poultry, nuts, and legumes spinach, potatoes, and strawberries SIGNS of deficiency SIGNS include low energy of deficiency include and decreased fatigue, mood swings, brain function weight loss, and excessive bruising OMEGA-3 VITAMIN E FATTY ACIDS PROTECTS FIGHT inflammation, build cell membranes, and cells from free radicals, and may protect against cancer and Alzheimer's promote cellular health FOUND FOUND in avocado, leafy in salmon, tuna, greens, mango, seeds, sardines, walnuts, and nuts flaxseed, wild rice, and enriched eggs SIGNS SIGNS of deficiency include of deficiency include anemia, bad balance, depression, arthritis, eczema, obesity, and learning disorders vision problems, and weak muscles VITAMIN A VITAMIN D AIDS HELPS in calcium absorption for strong teeth you have healthy teeth, bones, soft and bones tissue, and skin FOUND FOUND in fish, fortified cereals, and fortified dairy in leafy greens, egg yolks, fortified dairy, liver, beef, and fish ALSO made by the body after exposure to sunlight SIGNS of deficiency include night blindness and rough skin SIGNS of deficiency include asthma, rickets, and even cancer INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY SRINEASID www.riversidecommunityhospitalblog.com sources: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002399.htm http://health.yahoo.net/experts/drmao/6-essential-vitamins-eat-everyday http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/vitamin- supplements/vitamin-a- -a-deficiency.htm http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/vitamins-minerals/3- signs-of-vitamin-b6-denclency.html#b http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/vitamin-d-deficiency http://www. fitday.com ay.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/vitamins-minerals/8- symptoms-of-vitamin-c-deficiency.html#b http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/fats/6-symptoms-of- omega-3-fatty-acid-deficiency.html#b http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/vitamins-minerals/4- symptoms-of-vitamin-e-deficiency.html#b