If you are experiencing muscle aches and tiredness, it is possible that you are missing some important nutrients. A deficiency in vitamin D, B-12, C, or thamine can not only cause these symptoms, but also have other detrimental effects on your body if left untreated.
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If you take omeprazole to control acid reflux, you should be aware that the drug interferes with your body's ability to absorb vitamin B-12. The higher the dose of omeprazole, the less vitamin B-12 you are able to absorb.
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Folate, or folic acid, is an essential B vitamin that is needed for the proper formation of red blood cells and their division and DNA synthesis. This vitamin shares an important, but somewhat indirect relationship with a condition known as hypothryoidism.
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If you regularly crave salty foods, it could mean your sodium levels are too low, according to a 2008 review article in “Physiology and Behavior.” Sodium is an essential mineral needed to maintain blood pressure and essential amounts of water.
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