Your body gives you signs when it falls short on something. These signs appear even before the lab reports can catch them. Nutrition is where the body obtains energy to carry out all its bodily processes. If you are eating a balanced diet, you should be getting all the macro and micronutrients. However, poor diet and some health conditions can prevent the absorption of certain nutrients. Catching the signs of nutrient deficiency is crucial for good health and overall well-being. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist and liver specialist with over 25 years of clinical experience, has now shared 8 signs that the body shows when it faces nutrient deficiencies. “As a stomach doctor, I see this all the time: fatigue, brittle nails, brain fog, often it’s not age or stress. It’s nutrient deficiencies. And most people overlook the root cause,” he said. Let’s take a look at the signs.