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Nutrient Deficiencies: The Hidden Cause of Your Symptoms?

By Winni Wissendorf with Healthy Eaters, LLC


The FLC (Feel Like Crap) syndrome nobody likes to talk about!

Ever gone to the doctor feeling exhausted, foggy, anxious, or just not yourself, only to walk out with a prescription that doesn’t really fix the problem?

You're not alone.

Most doctors are trained to treat symptoms—not to look at what’s causing them. And one of the biggest, most overlooked root causes of our modern health struggles? Nutrient deficiencies.

We live in a time when food is everywhere, yet our bodies are starving for real nourishment. We are overfed but undernourished!

Processed foods, stress, and blood sugar imbalances are quietly stripping our bodies of the essential nutrients they need to function properly. The result? Symptoms like:

  • Constant fatigue, no matter how much you sleep

  • Brain fog and forgetfulness

  • Mood swings, anxiety, and even depression

  • Sugar cravings that feel impossible to control

  • Weak nails, thinning hair, and dull skin

  • Muscle cramps, restless legs, and body aches

  • Hormonal imbalances, PMS, and fertility struggles

And instead of addressing the missing nutrients, we get prescriptions for stimulants, antidepressants, painkillers, and other meds that only temporarily work kinda like peeing your pants when freezing - and don’t fix the actual problem.

It’s time to look deeper. Because the truth is, many of these issues start with what’s on (or missing from) our plates.

Where Does Essential Nutrients Actually Come From?

Before pharmaceutical companies started isolating vitamins and turning them into pills, where did people get their nutrients? From food.

Every single vitamin and mineral that we now take in supplement form was first discovered in real, whole foods!

The 3 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies & Their Impact on Health

  1. Magnesium Deficiency – The stress & energy regulator


    Symptoms: Fatigue, anxiety, muscle cramps, poor sleep, sugar cravings.

Health Risks: Insulin resistance, heart disease, osteoporosis, migraines.


                  Best Sources: Dark leafy greens, almonds, avocados, and dark chocolate.

 

  1. Vitamin D Deficiency – The immune & mood booster

Symptoms: Fatigue, frequent colds, depression, muscle pain, hair loss.


Health Risks: Osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, heart disease, cognitive decline.


Best Sources: Sunlight, fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified dairy.

 

  1. Iron Deficiency – The oxygen & energy carrier


    Symptoms: Exhaustion, hair thinning, pale skin, dizziness, brain fog.


    Health Risks: Anemia, weak immunity, heart issues, cognitive problems.


    Best Sources: Red meat, liver, lentils, spinach, and quinoa.

 

The point? Nutrients don’t exist in isolation in nature. They come packaged with co-factors—things like fiber, enzymes, and healthy fats—that help your body absorb and use them properly.

But when we strip away the whole food and rely on processed lifeless substitutes, we miss out on these essential nutrients, leading to the chronic symptoms so many people are experiencing today.

The Real Root of Chronic Symptoms

If you’re dealing with chronic fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, anxiety, or constant cravings, you probably don’t need more coffee or medication—you need more nutrients.

Most doctors don’t check for nutrient deficiencies, meaning millions of people are walking around with both physical and mental symptoms that could be easily fixed by eating the right foods and supplementing wisely. Of course, our overall lifestyle, emotional and spiritual health also play a huge role. More about that next time!

How to Fix Deficiencies Naturally:

  1. Eat nutrient-dense whole foods – Reduce processed junk and focus on real, whole foods.

  2. Get tested – Have a Nutrient Balance Assessment and the right labs, especially Vitamin D, Magnesium, and Iron - the most overlooked nutrient deficiencies.

  3. Supplement smartly – If your diet isn’t enough/ right for you, use high-quality bioavailable supplements without added fillers.

 

Have you ever struggled with any of these deficiencies? What helped you the most? Want to learn how to eat and supplement for your health?

To contact Winni, see her promotional page on the Live Well Kitsap site.  www.livewellkitsap.com/mind-your-health.

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