My Nutrients are Deficient
THE HOLISTIC APPROACH TO WEIGHT LOSS
LOW NUTRIENTS
BLOCK 3 – MY KEY NUTRIENTS ARE LOW
If you have been very healthy for a very long time with no abnormal labs, no diagnosis of any conditions or no major health issues but still struggle to lose weight this section is important to review. Very often nutrients go low and we don’t even notice until it is too late. In this section we cover a very small but commonly deficient subset of nutrients: vitamin D, B12, B9, iron.
When these nutrients go low weight loss is difficult. Other things can happen as well. Lets review.
Why nutrients are important in weight loss:
The nutrients covered in this section are the most common deficiencies we see clinically. When they are low we see extreme fatigue and low motivation. This can impact your ability to follow a weight loss program. We also see poor detoxification of hormones which can cause water retention and fat storage.
Where to start:
If you are vegan or suspect this might be your key weight loss block the best place to start is with lab work. Lets really figure this out.
SYMPTOMS
Sluggishness happens to all of us. Sometimes adequate levels of the following vitamins are difficult to maintain. Make sure yours are up to par. Review the following symptom lists below and decide if testing might be appropriate for you.
B12:
- Fatigue
- Nerve pain
- Numbness, tingling
- Increased pain
- Insomnia
- Foggy brain
Iron:
- Fatigue
- Low mood
- Weakness
- Shortness of breath
- Cold hands and feet
- Brittle nails
- Dizziness
Vitamin D:
- Low mood
- Muscle weakness
- Osteoporosis
- Fatigue
B9 Folic acid:
- Fatigue
WORKUP
If you suspect your energy may be low due to a nutrient deficiency the following tests could be helpful. We are able to run these labs for you if needed. Contact us here to inquire.
- B12 – serum b12
- Iron – CBC, ferritin
- B9 – serum folic acid
- Vitamin D3 – d-spot blood test
- Methylation testing (genetic)
- Complete nutrient panel – all B vitamins, minerals and certain antioxidants
Need to run labs? Contact us.
LIFESTYLE CHANGES
Lifestyle:
Bringing these levels up is as easy and consuming each nutrient. It is best to get them through food and sunlight although supplementation can sometimes be necessary.
Ex:
- B12 – eggs, meat, nutritional yeast, probiotics
- Iron – red meat, fish, spinach, pumpkin seeds, beans, tofu, whole grains, nuts and seeds, molasses
- B9 – dark leafy greens, broccoli, beans
- Vitamin D3 – sunlight
Additional – improving digestive function and keeping stress low will help to boost absorption of these nutrients.
SUPPLEMENTS
If you need to support your levels ensure you are taking the proper type of nutrient. See below for our specific recommendations.
- B12 – methylcobalamin
- Iron – iron bisglycinate, ferrous bisglycinate, polysaccharide iron complex,
- B9 – 5-MTHF
- Vitamin D3
- Magnesium – mag bisglycinate
NUTRIENT BOOST Protocol
Complete support of iron, B12, B9 and vitamin D3
*only available in Canada
Individual Supplements
*only available in Canada
Hemagenics by Metagenics
Iron, B12 and B9 support. A complete blood builder.
Liquid D3 by Metagenics
Vitamin D3 support for those who prefer drops.
Magnesium Glycinate by Metagenics
Highly absorbable magnesium for recovery support.
CONSULT THE DOC.
Are you stuck, unable to lose weight and frustrated? We do one-on-one consults. Check here for more info.
REVIEW THE LABS.
Need an assessment to complete your holistic approach? Run your labs with us. Any lab you can imagine we can run for you.