Top 10 Nutrient Deficiencies that Americans Have the Most

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

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9. Deficiencies Caused by Taking Common Medications

What most people ignore is that aspirin decreases the quantities of various nutrients in the human body, including vitamins C, K, and B5, sodium, iron, calcium, and folic acid.

Moreover, NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) which contain naproxen and ibuprofen actually diminish folic acid content. And medications for cholesterol like lisinopril can diminish zinc levels.

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10. Water

Your body loses water every day through urine, perspiration, and bowel movements. So you need to drink enough water to fill up your body’s water supply so that it can function well.

You’ve probably heard about the 8 by 8 rule, which says that everyone should be drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day. It’s a good way to ensure getting enough amounts of this vital liquid. Of course, other healthy juices and water-containing foods also count.

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