Focus on nutrition: body signals that you are eating too little
'08.03.2021'
Source: Rambler
Most often, we spend more time on overeating than on malnutrition. However, the lack of a sufficient amount of food can have some negative effects on the body.
The body needs fuel to function, so the lack of food is accompanied by several unpleasant and unexpected symptoms, says Rambler.
Lethargy
Calories are energy. When you do not get enough calories, the body lacks energy for several reasons, which leads to a feeling of lethargy. Such a “symptom” allows you to understand that the body requires glucose, a key component in carbohydrates, to function. In addition, the body needs vitamin B and iron.
Temperature
According to research scientists, low body temperature is only one of the many consequences of very low calorie intake. The feeling of cold is often, especially in enclosed spaces, can be a sign that you do not eat enough.
Caffeine
We all know that malnutrition and excessive drinking are a bad combination, but the feeling of nausea after just one cup of coffee or a pair of cups of black tea can be a sign of unbalanced and inadequate nutrition. Caffeine on an empty stomach or after the absorption of small amounts of food increases the level of acidity in the stomach, which is fraught with heartburn, dyspepsia, and also a stomach ulcer and irritable bowel syndrome.
Mood
Without sufficient food, a person may have problems with the regulation of emotions. Scientists from Ohio State University explained that the brain needs fuel to regulate emotions, and anger is an emotion that people find most difficult to control.
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Stomach
Constant rumbling in the stomach can be a clear signal that you are not eating enough. Usually such a "symptom" occurs in cases when the stomach and intestines are empty.
Wellbeing
The most common symptoms of malnutrition include a feeling of constant weakness, dizziness, headaches, and fatigue. When your body lacks nutrients, its ability to function properly stops, forcing the organs to switch to enhanced mode of operation. The body also compensates for the loss by pulling the "fuel" from any sources in order to survive.
Cycle
Irregular menstrual cycles may also be signs of malnutrition. Scientists clarify that the lack of calories causes a fasting reaction in the hypothalamus, disrupting the pulsation of luteinizing hormone and disabling ovulation. In fact, reproductive processes stop or slow down as a result of malnutrition.
Weight Loss
If the process of getting rid of extra kg is sharply slowed down after the visible results, it can also talk about problems with nutrition. When the body is in a calorie deficit, it goes into a “starvation mode”. In this state, it feeds on muscles for energy, and does not attack fat stores. In addition, in this state, the body stores the calories that would otherwise start to burn.
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