Discover the Top Signs of Common Nutrient Deficiencies Dr. Eric Berg DC
go to original June 21, 2023

Here I want to cover the top signs of common nutrient deficiencies. It’s important to be aware of these symptoms and understand what’s really behind them from a nutritional standpoint.

Common signs of deficiencies:

1. Excessive yawning - Potential deficiency: Iron

2. Air hunger - Potential deficiency: B1

3. Tetany - Potential deficiency: Calcium (locked-up calcium)

4. Abnormal stool color - (Green) Potential deficiency: Friendly bacteria (or chlorophyll malabsorption) - (Yellow or pale) Potential deficiency: Bile

5. Low back/hip/leg/bone pain - Potential deficiency: Vitamin D

6. Cold intolerance - Potential deficiency: Iodine • Vitamin B1

7. White tongue - Potential deficiency: Probiotics

8. High LDL and low HDL - Potential deficiency: Vitamin B3

9. Bloating/stomach pain/indigestion - Potential deficiency: Stomach acid

10. Muscle weakness - Potential deficiency: Sodium

11. High blood pressure/high pulse rate - Potential deficiency: Potassium • Vitamin D

Dr. Eric Berg 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.