{"id":23538,"date":"2021-11-16T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=23538"},"modified":"2026-01-28T11:15:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T05:45:41","slug":"a-mineral-deficiency-is-more-dangerous-than-it-sounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/a-mineral-deficiency-is-more-dangerous-than-it-sounds\/","title":{"rendered":"A Mineral Deficiency is More Dangerous Than it Sounds"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Minerals are pivotal for your health. The body needs minerals for carrying out many vital functions, including the synthesis of hormones and enzymes; regenerating tissues, muscles, and bones. <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/diet-and-nutrition\/vitamins-and-minerals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minerals and vitamins<\/a> work in harmony to carry out important functions of the body. Dietary mineral deficiency can have unpleasant repercussions on your health. Let us read about why your diet must comprise the right doses of all the vital minerals and what happens when you don\u2019t get enough of them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/a-mineral-deficiency-is-more-dangerous-than-it-sounds\/#What_are_Minerals\" >What are Minerals?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/a-mineral-deficiency-is-more-dangerous-than-it-sounds\/#Common_Mineral_Deficiencies\" >Common Mineral Deficiencies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/a-mineral-deficiency-is-more-dangerous-than-it-sounds\/#So_What_is_to_be_Done_about_Mineral_Deficiency\" >So What is to be Done about Mineral Deficiency?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/a-mineral-deficiency-is-more-dangerous-than-it-sounds\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-are-Minerals?\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Minerals\"><\/span><strong>What are Minerals?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Minerals are solid elements that are present in nature. The human body cannot produce essential minerals and depends on different foods to obtain them. Minerals come from rocks, water, and the soil. Hence, it is the plants that usually absorb them, becoming the best sources. Animals that feed on grass also provide our bodies with essential minerals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are two types of minerals that our bodies need &#8211; Macrominerals (our bodies require them in large quantities) and Trace Minerals (we need small quantities of these). Macrominerals include Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Sulfur, and Chloride. Trace minerals include Iron, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Iodine, Fluoride, Selenium, and Cobalt.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Common-Mineral-Deficiencies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mineral_Deficiencies\"><\/span><strong>Common Mineral Deficiencies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Mineral deficiency happens when you are not getting enough of one or more of these minerals. This could happen because you are not eating a healthy diet. Sometimes, medication for certain illnesses may also trigger mineral deficiency.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Mineral deficiency can be stopped and reversed. But to do that, you will have to learn about the most common mineral deficiencies and how to identify them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>1. Calcium Deficiency<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our body. Most of the Calcium in our bodies can be found in the bones and teeth. If you are not getting enough Calcium through the foods you eat, then your body will start to draw Calcium from your bones and then your teeth. This means &#8211; Calcium deficiency becomes evident in weak bones. You may eventually be diagnosed with Osteoporosis. You may also notice loosening of teeth and gum swelling.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Other symptoms of this mineral deficiency include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Muscle cramps<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Weakness in your muscles<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Pain in the arms and thighs<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Tingling in your hands and feet<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Extreme tiredness<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Dry skin, brittle nails<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>2. Iron Deficiency<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Dietary iron deficiency is very common among Indian women and is in fact the most common mineral deficiency in the world. Iron binds haemoglobin to your Red Blood Cells and helps to transport oxygen to all parts of your body.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Two common causes of this mineral deficiency are poor dietary choices and menstruation (every month, women lose a lot of iron through menstrual bleeding).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Mild <strong>dietary iron deficiency<\/strong> triggers:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Exhaustion<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Muscle fatigue<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Irritability<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Severe dietary iron deficiency may result in:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Compromised immunity<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Impairment of brain function<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>3. Iodine Deficiency<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Iodine is needed for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland, which in turn, controls many other functions of the body such as the workings of the brain, maintaining bone mineral density, and keeping your metabolic system in order. Iodine deficiency can cause goitre &#8211; an enlargement of the thyroid gland. This, in turn, will trigger the other symptoms of iodine deficiency such as:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Weakness<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Uneven heartbeat<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Breathlessness<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Unexplained weight gain<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Iodine deficiency in children can be particularly harmful because it might lead to impaired development of their brains. This mineral deficiency may also slow down their growth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>4. Magnesium Deficiency<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Magnesium is also crucial for bone and <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/oral-hygiene-ensure-your-overall-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tooth health<\/a>. It is also involved in a whopping 300+ enzyme reactions. Magnesium deficiency can have terrible consequences on your health as it might lead to:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Heart disorders<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 High blood pressure<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Type 2 diabetes<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Osteoporosis<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Metabolic syndrome<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are easy ways to guess that you may have contracted magnesium deficiency:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Muscle cramps<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Restless legs<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Fluctuating heart rhythm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Splitting headaches<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>5. Potassium Deficiency<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Potassium helps your neurons transmit signals and hence is important for your neurological health. It controls muscle contraction, helps in regulating heart beat and supports regular heart muscle activity, this is also why potassium is necessary for your heart function. Potassium also keeps your blood pressure stable. It is also a vital for protein synthesis and carbohydrate metabolism<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Mild Potassium deficiency will cause:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Headache<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Nausea and vomiting<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Muscle weakness and fatigue<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Constipation\/bloating\/ Stomach upset<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If left unaddressed, <strong>Potassium deficiency<\/strong> can give rise to:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Arrhythmia<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Hypertension<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 Mood changes\/Mental disorder<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Kidney disorders<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Muscle paralysis<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"So-What-is-to-be-Done-about-Mineral-Deficiency?\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_What_is_to_be_Done_about_Mineral_Deficiency\"><\/span><strong>So What is to be Done about Mineral Deficiency?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The simplest way to prevent or even reverse <strong>mineral deficiency<\/strong> is through a healthy diet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Mineral<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Mineral Source<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Calcium<\/td>\r\n<td>All dairy products like milk, cheese, yoghurt,\u00a0 green vegetables, like spinach, kale, cabbage, lettuce and broccoli, and sea fish like sardines<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Iron<\/td>\r\n<td>Beans, lentils, broccoli, spinach, kale, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, pomegranates, red meat and animal organs like the liver<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Iodine<\/td>\r\n<td>Plain unsweetened yoghurt, eggs, cod and seaweed. In India, table salt is iodized and it has greatly helped in tackling iodine deficiency. But do not consume more than 2300 mg per day.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Magnesium<\/td>\r\n<td>Whole grains, almonds,\u00a0 spinach, dark chocolate<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Potassium<\/td>\r\n<td>Potatoes, bananas, spinach, kale, beans, lentils, cashews, raisins, dates<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Sometimes, pregnancy, menstruation, and certain disorders can also cause <strong>mineral deficiency<\/strong>. Usually, doctors prescribe mineral and vitamin supplements to such people. If you experience heavy menstrual flow, then talk to your doctor and see if you might need iron supplements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Mineral deficiency is high among people of impoverished countries and it is the government\u2019s duty to increase food security so that everyone is entitled to wholesome meals. And the rest of us, who may be possibly too busy or ignorant about healthy eating, need to wake up to the dangers of mineral deficiency. Instead of filling ourselves with deadly junk food, we should all make an attempt to plan out <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/21-healthy-snacks-that-can-help-you-lose-weight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">healthy meals and snacks<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minerals are pivotal for your health. The body needs minerals for carrying out many vital functions, including the synthesis of hormones and enzymes; regenerating tissues, muscles, and bones. Minerals and vitamins work in harmony to carry out important functions of the body. Dietary mineral deficiency can have unpleasant repercussions on your health. 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