Are You Missing These Key Nutrients?
Nutrient deficiencies can be quite common among Americans—and difficult to spot. In fact, most people who are deficient in key nutrients won’t know it unless they get bloodwork done at their doctor’s office.
Across the board, researchers have found that there are a handful of nutrients that Americans tend to miss the mark on as a whole. While these deficiencies don’t affect everyone, it can be helpful to know which ones you may be at risk for.
Before making any dietary—or supplement—changes it’s important that you speak with your healthcare provider beforehand. That said, the following four nutrients are among the most common deficiencies registered dietitians (RDs) encounter in their day-to-day practice. Read on to learn what they are—and how to address them.
Excerpted from Real Simple
