How Do I Know If I'm Deficient In Vitamins And Minerals? (MICRONUTRIENTS 101) | LiveLeanTV

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On today’s episode of Live Lean TV, I’m answering the question, how do i know if my body is deficient in vitamins and minerals?

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Timestamps:
00:00 How Do I Know If My Body Is Deficient In Vitamins And Minerals?
02:08 How To Check Your Micronutrient Levels At Home
04:15 My Micronutrient Test Results
04:25 Magnesium
04:49 Copper
05:14 Zinc
05:37 Selenium
06:02 Vitamin D
07:01 Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)
07:34 Vitamin E (Gamma-Tocopherol)

How To Test For Nutrient Deficiencies At Home
Well, the answer is you need a blood test. I’ve also been using LetsGetChecked’s home micronutrient test to measure my vital nutrient levels and identify any key imbalances with my diet and supplement routine.

What Are Micronutrients?
The term micronutrients refers to vitamins and minerals, which are the building blocks for good health. Even if you’re hitting your calorie and macronutrient goals, you could still be malnourished if your diet and supplement routine is deficient in the key essential micronutrients.

8 Key Micronutrients:

#1. Magnesium is a mineral important for:
The functioning of the muscles and nerves
Helping develop a strong heart, bones, and teeth.

Foods high in magnesium include:
Almonds
Spinach
Cashews

Normal range: 16.0-26.0 ug/ml

#2. Copper is a mineral that helps:
Maintain a strong immune system
Make connective tissues
Contribute towards brain health

Foods high in copper include:
Liver
Nuts
Shellfish
Chocolate

Normal range: 0.64-1.24 ug/ml

#3. Zinc is a mineral that helps:
Maintain a strong immune system
Metabolism health
Boost testosterone

Foods high in zinc include:
Oysters
Red meat
Poultry
Seafood
Nuts

High range: 0.6-1.2 ug/ml

#4. Selenium is a mineral important for:
Reproduction
Thyroid gland function
DNA production
Protecting the body from infection

Foods high in selenium include:
Brazil nuts
Seafood
Meat
Poultry
Eggs

Normal range: 70.0-139 ng/ml

#5. Vitamin D is a vitamin important for:
Bone health
Supporting a strong immune system
Overall well-being

Vitamin D comes in two forms:

Vitamin D2
Supplements derived from plant sources
Fortified food

Vitamin D3
Supplements derived from animal sources
Made by your skin in response from sunlight

Normal range: 30.0-80.0 ng/ml

#6. Vitamin B12 is a vitamin important for:
Metabolism in all your cells
The maintenance of a healthy immune system and nervous system

Foods high in vitamin B12 include:
Clams
Fish
Meat
Poultry

Normal range: 232.0-1245.0 pg/ml

#7. Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol) is a vitamin important for:
Antioxidants which helps protect the cells in your body
Boosting your immune system
Helping to widen blood vessels and prevent clotting
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Foods high in Vitamin E:
Sunflower seeds
Almonds and almond butter
Hazelnuts
Pine nuts

Normal range: 5642.0-19830.0 ng/ml

#8. Vitamin E (Gamma-Tocopherol)
is a vitamin important for:

Antioxidants which helps protect the cells in your body
Boosting your immune system
Helping to widen blood vessels and prevent clotting
Foods high in vitamin E include:

Walnuts
Sesame seeds
Pecans
Pistachios
Pumpkin seeds

Normal range: 0-6000.0 ng/ml

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