Signs of beriberi in the body: how to solve poor health?

A clear system for adjusting the balance of vitamins and microelements works "around the clock" in our body, and in case of the slightest lack of these components, it begins to react sharply. The characteristic signs of beriberi in the body are especially noticeable in the spring. Although a lack of vitamins can occur at any time of the year due to malnutrition, restriction of healthy foods and leaning on junk food. Irritation, acne, problems with sleep, with teeth or joints, drying of the skin – all this is the reaction of the body is not a lack of vitamins and minerals, that is, signs of beriberi.

In this article, we will consider how to determine the lack of vitamins by the characteristic symptoms.

Signs of beriberi in the body

The pathological condition of a person in the process of lack of one or more vitamins and microelements in the body is called avitaminosis. Symptoms of beriberi vary according to which vitamin is lacking.

The causes of this pathological condition are:

• increased need of the body for a vitamin;
  
  
• inhibition of the intestinal microflora, and with it all the useful components;
  
  
• partial or complete malabsorption of trace elements or vitamins;
  
  
• nutritional insufficiency.

Let's consider the main signs of beriberi

Dry skin

The skin suffers primarily from a lack of vitamins. The skin begins to dry out, peel off, redden, become covered with spots. This applies not only to the skin on the face, but also to the whole body. Basically, such signs characterize a lack of vitamin E. To replenish this vitamin, you need to eat: fish, nuts, vegetable oil.

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Bleeding gums

If the gums swell, bleed, hurt – a sign of a lack of vitamin C. Lean on garlic, onions, fruits and vegetables. Pay attention to the use of citrus fruits, eat more lemon: drink tea or plain water with lemon. A decoction of rose hips and pine needles will also help replenish vitamin C. A mixture of alcohol tincture of calamus and propolis can restore the gums – rinse your mouth once a day for a week.

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Goose bumps on the body

When the body is covered with goose bumps, it is necessary to replenish the reserves of vitamins C and A. This is especially noticeable on the elbows and knees, hands and feet. Vitamin A is found in excess in all orange-colored vegetables and fruits: pumpkin, carrot, tomato, apricot, dried apricots.

Brittle hair and nails

The hair is devoid of shine, the ends split, break, in addition, the nails exfoliate and do not grow – lack of vitamin B and calcium. Lean on cottage cheese, cheese, also germinate grains and eat eggs and cottage cheese, nuts and always green vegetables. In fact, B vitamins are involved in many processes in the body, so it is very important to make up for the lack of these components for the full operation of all life support systems.

Bad sleep and irritation

Such symptoms characterize an acute shortage of magnesium in the body. You can replenish it by eating bananas, dried apricots, prunes, beets. In addition to peace and sound sleep, a balanced diet will ensure the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and all excretory systems.

Cravings for salty and sour

Are you fond of pickles, tomatoes, do you love herring? The body thus fights infection and inflammation. If necessary, do not limit yourself to use. Main – stop in time so as not to hurt yourself. Acidic foods are required by the body at the time when an infection occurs and a cold begins. Thus, you want a lemon, cranberry or lime. Make sure you get enough vitamin C – and cravings for sour will disappear.

Convulsions especially at night

With a lack of potassium and magnesium, convulsions may appear – this may be the first sign of anemia. Therefore, be careful with such a symptom. Eat more honey, potatoes, bananas, legumes, rye bread.

Cravings for sweet and bitter

A craving for sweets may indicate an exhaustion of the nervous system, so the body constantly requires food for the brain.

To do this, it is better to eat honey and natural dark chocolate. The need for bitter food characterizes problems with enzymes in the digestive tract. To do this, you should do a gentle cleansing of the body of toxins and restore a healthy intestinal microflora.

Don't crave salty food at all

This indicates problems with the liver and nervous system. Such a craving means a lack of vitamins B6, B12, B2. It is especially important to maintain the amount of riboflavin – for the normal functioning of the stomach, liver, nervous system of vision. Eat more seafood, dairy products, eggs, legumes.

Cravings for seafood

There is a lot of iodine in seafood, so this craving is explained by its lack in the body. Eat more walnuts and seafood. Replace regular salt with iodized salt.

Clearly monitor your mood and well-being. Usually the body immediately lets you know what is wrong, in which system violations begin. In order to respond in time to the signs of beriberi, control the intake of various products: different types of fruits, vegetables, healthy oils, seafood, natural tea. Do not forget that only a balance of everything necessary for life and development can ensure excellent well-being and health.