7 Silent Signs You ArenҴ Getting Enough Vitamins

Your nails are brittle

When your body is running low on the mineral iron, parts of the body become weak and pale. This may express itself as brittle fingernails—or toenails—or pale inner eyelids. Women with heavy menstrual bleeding are at a greater risk for iron deficiency, as are vegetarian women—while men are more likely to have excess iron intake, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Be sure to watch out for these other signs of iron deficiency, too.

The fix: Premenopausal women need 18 milligrams (mg) a day, and men and postmenopausal women require 8 mg, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Your body best absorbs animal-based iron, the type found in meat, poultry, and seafood. Pair vegetarian sources of iron, such as spinach or chickpeas, with citrus or other vitamin-C-containing foods to increase absorption.

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