Im a doctor here are 5 signs your body needs more nutrients

It’s time to iron out your nutritional plan.A study published in August found that more than half the world doesn’t consume enough micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron and vitamins C and E.Now, California gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi is sharing five signs that your body needs more nutrition — brittle nails, eyelid twitching, clicking of the joints, premature greying of the hair and bruising easily.“This indicates a deficiency of protein and iron in the diet,” Sethi said about brittle nails in a TikTok earlier this month.Nails are primarily composed of the protein keratin, so it’s crucial to eat plenty of protein to keep nails healthy and strong.The Recommended Dietary Allowance is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight — or 0.36 grams per pound.For a 150-pound person, that’s 54 grams of protein daily.More common in women than men, brittle nails can be from frequent hand washing stripping moisture from the nails, using acetone to remove nail polish, living in cold, dry weather, or something as simple as aging.Thyroid disorders and iron deficiency anemia are also possibilities.Foods rich in iron include red meat, poultry, fish, spinach, beans, whole grains and eggs.“Twitching in the eyelids or the limbs indicates magnesium deficiency, which is critical for transmitting nerve impulses,” Sethi explained.Myokymia is the scientific term for the orbicularis oculi, a muscle that surrounds the eye and closes the eyelids, contracting involuntarily.The condition has been linked to stress, fatigue, caffeine consumption, an electrolyte imbalance, eye strain from staring at a computer for too long, certain medications, and less commonly, brain and nervous system disorders.Magnesium plays a critical role in muscle function, and while magnesium supplementation is popular, experts encourage consulting with a doctor beforehand to ensure you’re taking the type of magnesium that best suits your needs.Cracking, cl...