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Vitamin D or iron, Vitamin B12 or nutritional deficiencies can lead to mitochondrial dysfunction and, as a consequence, to a decrease in energy production and metabolic rate.

Are you low on Vitamin D or iron? Nutritional deficiencies that can slow down your metabolism

The functionality of our body relies on the metabolism process that requires some vital nutrients to run properly. The vitamins B-complex , iron , and iodine are the main contributors in the process of metabolism.Niclomiast, Manpreet Kalra, explains vitamin D or iron, nutrient deficiencies which can possibly slow down your metaboism along with where you can find them.

Selenium:

The presence of this particular nutrient is essential for cases of thyroid malfunctioning and for requirements of improved metabolism. You can obtain your selenium from Brazil nut or hazelnuts and other nuts like sunflower seed is your daily diet. The symptoms of selenium deficiency comprise immunological impairments, cardiovascular effects, reproductive and fertility issues, thyroid disorders, neurological symptoms, and muscle, and bone disorders.

Vitamin D:

This valuable nutrient plays a vital role in the gap of glucose uptake by cells as well as improving insulin sensitivity to assist in metabolism. If you do not want to be  deficient in vitamin D get sun exposure for 10-15 minutes daily. It is essential. Fish oil, fatty fish, egg yolk, and cheese are some foods that provide Vitamin D. The symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include weakness, sleeplessness, working bone bottom and hair loss.

Iron deficiency

Iron is a vital mineral. It carries more than 60% of hemoglobin and hence it transports oxygen from cells to other parts of the body. Iron deficiency takes up the first place among many deficiency disorders, accounting for almost 27% of the most deprived people in the world. The two types of dietary iron are:

  • Heme iron. This form of iron is easily absorbed by the body. However, it is limited to animal foods, not to mention the cream of the cakes is red meat within which the highest amounts can be found.
  • Non-heme iron. This one is more common among animal and plant products groups. This iron is not absolutely eliminated from the body, contrary to the one from heme iron.

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Vitamin B12:

This is indispensable for catabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Two comfortable groups of foods processed fermented and dosa, kefir, curd etc are good sources of Vitamin B12. Vital deficiency symptoms include: weak muscles, wobbly walking, feeling sick, loss of weight, and bad mood.

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Zinc:

It participates in many metabolic processes as a protein synthesis compound and in enzyme activity. If you are fond of pumpkin, then try to consume pumpkin seeds regularly. Or, if your favorite food is chickpea, or cashew, then the main intake of zinc is ensured.Hair loss, skin and hair changes, eyes problems, loss of taste and smell, and diarrhea are some of the red flags of zinc deficiency.

Iodine deficiency

Iodine being a basic mineral of the thyroid adds to normal thyroid functioning as well as is involved in the production of thyroid hormone.Thyroid hormones play an important part in many physiological processes: growth and development of the brain, skeletal system as well as maintenance of growth hormone function. They also influence your metabolism. The iodine deficiency is among the most common micronutrient deficiencies and, if we are to consider all the affected persons in the world today, it would take up almost a third of the whole planet’s population. The most populosed symptom in iodine deficiency is an enlarged thyroid gland, commonly referred to as a goiter. It is therefore likely for it to be associated with a rise in the heart rate, increase in the breathing rate, and gain in weight.

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