Quiz for Low Nutrient Levels
Instructions
For each statement below, rate how much you agree on a scale of 1-5:
- 1 = Strongly Disagree
- 2 = Disagree
- 3 = Neutral
- 4 = Agree
- 5 = Strongly Agree
Question 1: How much do you agree with the following statement?
"I experience frequent fatigue and weakness, even after adequate sleep."
Your rating: ___
Possible deficiency: Iron, Vitamin B12, or Vitamin D
Supplements to discuss with your practitioner: Iron, B-Complex, or Vitamin D3
Question 2
"I notice muscle cramps, spasms, or tingling in my hands and feet"
Your rating: ___
Possible deficiency: Magnesium, Calcium, or Potassium
Supplements to discuss with your practitioner: Magnesium citrate or Calcium-Magnesium combination
Question 3
"My hair is thinning or breaking more than usual."
Your rating: ___
Possible deficiency: Biotin, Iron, Zinc, or Protein
Supplements to discuss with your practitioner: Biotin, Zinc, or a comprehensive Hair/Skin/Nails formula
Question 4
"I have dry, flaky skin or slow wound healing."
Your rating: ___
Possible deficiency: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Zinc, or Essential Fatty Acids
Supplements to discuss with your practitioner: Vitamin C, Zinc, or Omega-3 fatty acids
Question 5
"I experience frequent mood changes, anxiety, or depression."
Your rating: ___
Possible deficiency: Vitamin D, B-Vitamins, Magnesium, or Omega-3s
Supplements to discuss with your practitioner: Vitamin D3, B-Complex with B6 and B12, or Omega-3
Question 6
"I have frequent infections or my immune system seems weak."
Your rating: ___
Possible deficiency: Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc, or Vitamin A
Supplements to discuss with your practitioner: Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, or Zinc
Question 7
"I notice bleeding gums, easy bruising, or slow healing cuts."
Your rating: ___
Possible deficiency: Vitamin C or Vitamin K
Supplements to discuss with your practitioner: Vitamin C or Vitamin K2
Question 8
"I experience bone or joint pain, especially in my back or legs."
Your rating: ___
Possible deficiency: Vitamin D, Calcium, or Magnesium
Supplements to discuss with your practitioner: Vitamin D3 with K2, Calcium-Magnesium
Question 9
"I have difficulty concentrating or experience brain fog."
Your rating: ___
Possible deficiency: Vitamin B12, Iron, Omega-3s, or Iodine
Supplements to discuss with your practitioner: B-Complex with B12, Iron, or Omega-3 DHA
Question 10
"I notice changes in my vision, especially in low light conditions."
Your rating: ___
Possible deficiency: Vitamin A or Zinc
Supplements to discuss with your practitioner: Vitamin A or Beta-Carotene with Zinc
Interpreting Your Results
Review your ratings. For any questions where you rated yourself 3 or higher, take note of the possible deficiencies and supplements listed. These are areas you may want to discuss with your healthcare practitioner.
Remember:
- Many symptoms can have multiple causes
- Proper testing and professional guidance are essential before taking supplements
- Excessive supplementation can be harmful
- This quiz is suggestive only and not a diagnostic tool
Next Steps
Schedule an appointment with your healthcare practitioner to:
- Discuss the symptoms you're experiencing
- Get appropriate blood tests or other diagnostic assessments
- Determine if supplementation is right for you
- Establish proper dosages if supplements are recommended
- Rule out other underlying health conditions
1 Comments
Greetings! I truly appreciated this quiz, and especially liked the supplement recommendations…. a really good check-in with where I am at. Much love & Happy New Year to all.
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