India, Nov. 4 -- When it comes to nutrient deficiencies, the body often sends out subtle warning signs long before the more obvious symptoms appear. However, many people mistake advanced signs like hair loss, fatigue, or constipation as the earliest indicators - when in reality, the deficiency has already progressed by that point. Recognising the body's initial, less obvious signals can make a crucial difference in identifying and treating deficiencies early, preventing long-term health complications.

Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard and Stanford Universities, has revealed the earliest warning signs of five nutrient deficiencies.In an Instagram post shared on October 4, the gastroenterologist highlights se...