Signs of Nutritional Deficiencies

The CDC has determined that about 10% of Americans suffer from vitamin deficiencies. Even 10% means millions of people both adults and children suffer from a vitamin deficiency. The American diet may be to blame. It is high in energy yet low in fiber and nutrients. This type of diet leads to a variety of nutritional deficiency-related conditions. At West Knoxville Medical and Chiropractic in Knoxville TN, our chiropractor offers complete care for your body and that includes nutritional testing and functional medicine.

Iron Deficiency

Finding a clump of hair on your pillow can be very disturbing and may be a sign of serious illness or iron deficiency. Women are more likely than men to suffer from low levels of iron, though it can happen to anyone. Our chiropractor will conduct nutritional testing to determine whether or not you have an iron deficiency and provide functional medicine treatment accordingly. Iron deficiency is most often treated with supplements. Adding spinach, red meat, and beans to your diet can also help.

Anemia is one of the most prevalent symptoms of iron deficiency. It can cause a sense of weakness, tiredness, and decreases in brain function. As many as 25% of the world population suffers from this condition. Adding red meat, organ meat, shellfish, and canned sardines, as well as dark leafy vegetables to your diet will help.

Slow Wound Healing

Nutrition deficiency is not the only reason that a wound may be slow to heal, but it is one possibility. Low vitamin C or a deficiency of magnesium can both inhibit your body’s natural healing process, causing wounds to heal more slowly. Vitamin C is found in fruits and vegetables such as kiwi, red bell peppers, and citrus fruits. Manganese is found in dark chocolate, nuts, oatmeal, and pineapple.

Chiropractor in Knoxville, TN

At West Knoxville Medical and Chiropractic, we believe in treating the body as a unified whole. For more information on nutrition deficiencies or to schedule an appointment with our functional medicine professionals, call us at (865) 287-5904.