Subtle Body Signals Could Reveal Vitamin Deficiencies,Harvard Doctor Warns
New york,NY โ – โขSeemingly minor physical changes – from poppingโฃ joints to easy bruising – may be early warning signs of vitamin deficiencies,according to Dr. Sethi,a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist and hepatologist.โ In a recent video, Dr. Sethi detailed several frequently enough-overlooked indicators that could signal nutritional gaps, translating complex medical knowledge into accessible advice for his thousands of followers.
Dr. โSethi, who โคreceived training at AIIMS,โฃ Harvard, and Stanford, explained that clicking joints or unexpected hip pops can be a “silent hint”โข of low vitamin D or calcium. These nutrients are crucial for maintaining bone and joint health,and symptoms can emerge before any serious issuesโข develop.โ
He also noted that premature graying may not always be genetic. Low levels ofโ vitamin B12 orโฃ copper areโ frequentlyโค linked to early โloss ofโ hair pigmentation.
Moreover, unexplained bruising could indicate a deficiency โคin โvitamin Cโ or vitamin K, both vitalโ for blood vessel strength and healing. Dr. Sethi emphasizes the importance of recognizing theseโ subtle โcues and addressing potential deficiencies through diet or supplementation, as appropriate.
As a board certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist, Dr. Sethi โregularly shares simplified breakdowns of gut health and nutrition on his digital platforms, bringing clinical experience from โhis work in advanced interventional endoscopy to a widerโ audience.
