Do you have Zinc deficiency? Here's how you may know.

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• Nov 6, 2024 | Sampreeti Bhuyan

A deficiency, in zinc, can lead to health issues...

Digital Desk: For our bodies to stay healthy and function properly it is crucial to have a variety of nutrients. If we lack any of these nutrients it can have an impact, on our well-being. Zinc is one such nutrient that plays a role in supporting various bodily functions including regulating blood sugar levels, boosting the immune system, and aiding in wound healing. A deficiency, in zinc, can lead to health issues affecting our bodies.

Many individuals often experience a lack of zinc, in their bodies leading to symptoms and health issues caused by nutrition levels including multiple diseases associated with this deficiency, in zinc intake.

1. Weight Loss: Losing weight may be a sign of lacking zinc in your body. Even if you eat a lot and don't see any weight gain; this could be indicative of a zinc deficiency symptom. Eating nuts is crucial to address this deficiency as they're rich, in iron, potassium, and other essential nutrients that can greatly benefit your

body.

2. Hair loss: It is an issue caused by a deficiency of zinc, in our bodies leading to concerns for individuals experiencing it as their hair loses vitality and new growth is limited on the scalp area. Including cashew nuts, in your diet can boost your body strength, address zinc deficiency, and promote hair health.

3. Loss of Taste and Smell: Loss of taste and smell of food is also one sign of zinc deficiency in a body. Always eat healthily. Always include green leafy vegetables in your food. Zinc deficiency can be managed with beans. Eggplant and broccoli should also included in the diet. These all things can be eaten to prevent zinc deficiency.

4. Weak immune system: Due to a deficiency of zinc inside the body, their immunity becomes very weak. Always consume egg whites and do not allow yourself to be Zinc deficient as it has plenty of zinc. That is, it contains four salivation- zinc, calcium, iron, and phosphorus. The same reason allows human beings to keep off a lot of diseases.

5. Loss of appetite: The zinc deficiency may cause a lack of appetite in your body. Include food that compensates for the missing nutrient and can replace the lacking zinc in your body. Use garlic in your food. Regular consumption will treat the deficiency of zinc in your body. It contains vitamins A, B, and C, and iodine.