The lack of iron, copper and silicon is fraught with negative consequences for the body. This was told socialbites.ca by an orthopedic traumatologist Pyotr Volkov.
The doctor says that iron deficiency is manifested by a number of recognizable symptoms. “If you have fatigue, lethargy, poor performance, frequent dizziness, headaches, pale skin, numbness in the limbs, change in taste preferences, you will immediately know that you are deficient in this trace element,” he said.
According to Volkov, red meat and liver, eggs, lentils and beans, mainly legumes, zucchini and sesame, buckwheat and some types of greens – thyme, parsley, field lettuce will help to eliminate iron deficiency.
Copper deficiency is no less dangerous.
Copper is found in liver, cocoa powder, meat, legumes, whole grains, seeds, nuts, buckwheat, rye bread, salmon, avocados, beets, and seafood.
Finally, Volkov suggested monitoring silicon consumption. “Bones are the first to feel the lack of this trace element, it is reported by brittle nails, itching of the skin, hair loss, facial dryness, peeling, decreased elasticity of the epidermis, fractures and injuries. More often. Veins become fragile, rosacea scars, bruises appear on the skin, even a slight blow can cause a hematoma.
Foods containing silicon: rice, oats in cereals, millet, barley, sesame seeds, soybeans, strawberries.