MICRONUTRIENT MALNUTRITION

SYMPTOMS

We are all aware that micronutrients are important for healthy health. If you treat the deficiency, the symptoms will either improve or disappear entirely. Some of the symptoms of micronutrient malnutrition include:

• Fatigue
• Appetite loss
• Pica eating non-nutritive substances
• Loss of taste
• Pale skin
• Diffuse hyperpigmentation
• Breathlessness
• Cold intolerance
• Sore tongue
• Poor night vision
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Palpitations
• Poor concentration

Without the right micronutrient, organs and cells function properly, which may lead to health issues and illness. Micronutrient deficiency symptoms frequently develop slowly and are easy to overlook, but neglecting them may severely affect your health.

DIAGNOSIS

A blood test is the most accurate method for determining whether you have micronutrient malnutrition and what kind of supplement you may need. You may see your doctor or have one sent to your house by health and wellness testing services. However, in the absence of a blood test, various signs and symptoms may suggest a nutrient deficiency.

You may test for a single micronutrient or numerous vitamins with a single kit. A vitamin panel blood test looks for the most common vitamin deficiencies, such as vitamin B, D vitamins, folic acid, and many others.

TREATMENT

Vitamin blood tests are available to detect micronutrient deficiency. You may conduct a test at home or have your doctor perform one in the clinic.

The initial step is to collect blood via a finger-prick test or venous blood collection. The blood sample will then be submitted to a laboratory for analysis. The levels of micronutrients will next be tested in the laboratory. The findings are often accessible within a few days.

Furthermore, to get the most out of supplementing, multivitamins and supplements must be formulated so that your body can absorb and digest the micronutrients.