{"id":1793,"date":"2024-11-29T10:00:49","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T15:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/?p=1793"},"modified":"2024-11-29T10:00:49","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T15:00:49","slug":"study-warns-most-people-are-not-getting-enough-of-these-15-nutrients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/nutrition\/food\/study-warns-most-people-are-not-getting-enough-of-these-15-nutrients-1793\/","title":{"rendered":"Study warns: most people are not getting enough of these 15 nutrients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most of the world is falling short when it comes to ingesting vital nutrients. A recent study reveals that over half of the global population is not consuming enough micronutrients that are essential, including <strong>calcium, iron, and vitamins C and E<\/strong>. The consequences of these deficiencies might be severe and have a strong impact on our overall health.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Most people \u2014even more than previously thought, across all regions and countries of all incomes\u2014 are not consuming enough of multiple essential micronutrients&#8221;, said <strong>Ty Beal<\/strong>, a senior technical specialist at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition. This research was conducted in collaboration with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health<\/a><\/strong> and UC Santa Barbara. Let&#8217;s review its main points.<\/p>\n<h2>Key findings: The nutrients we&#8217;re missing<\/h2>\n<p>The study analyzed the global consumption of <strong>15 essential micronutrients<\/strong>, uncovering significant gaps. Here&#8217;s what they found:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Iodine<\/strong>: A staggering 68% of the world&#8217;s population isn&#8217;t getting enough iodine, critical for thyroid function. Some of the main sources of this nutrient include seafood, eggs, and milk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin E<\/strong>: Nearly 67% of people have insufficient intake of this antioxidant, found in nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calcium<\/strong>: About 66% of the population doesn&#8217;t meet their calcium needs, vital for strong bones and teeth. Dairy products, leafy greens, and fortified foods are key sources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iron<\/strong>: Essential for red blood cell production, iron is lacking in 65% of diets globally. Red meat, beans, and fortified cereals can help to add this nutrient to our diets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other deficiencies include <strong>riboflavin, folate, and vitamins C and B6<\/strong>, with over <strong>half of the population<\/strong> not consuming enough of these. On the brighter side, <strong>niacin and thiamin<\/strong> deficiencies were less common, affecting <strong>22% and 30%<\/strong> of people, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>The study also revealed disparities across regions and genders. For example, <strong>calcium intake was especially low in North America, Europe, and Central Asia<\/strong>. Women had worse deficiencies in iodine, vitamin B12, iron, and selenium, while men struggled more with calcium, niacin, zinc, and vitamins A, C, and B6.<\/p>\n<p>Micronutrients play a critical role in immune function, energy production, and overall well-being. Ignoring these gaps could lead to serious health issues, such as weakened immunity, fatigue, and even chronic diseases. However, we can make a difference by <strong>adding nutrient-dense foods like leafy greens, nuts, seafood, and fortified products to our meals<\/strong>. Supplements may also be an option, but it&#8217;s always best to consult a healthcare professional first.<\/p>\n<p>The findings of this study should be taken as a wake-up call. Nutritional gaps aren&#8217;t just a problem for low-income countries; they affect us all. By <strong>being mindful of what we eat and making smarter food choices<\/strong>, we can take action toward better nutrition. Evaluate your diet, identify deficiencies, and start improving your health one step at a time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of the world is falling short when it comes to ingesting vital nutrients. A recent study reveals that over &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Study warns: most people are not getting enough of these 15 nutrients\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/nutrition\/food\/study-warns-most-people-are-not-getting-enough-of-these-15-nutrients-1793\/#more-1793\" aria-label=\"Read more about Study warns: most people are not getting enough of these 15 nutrients\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1796,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1793","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1793","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1793"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1793\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1796"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1793"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1793"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1793"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}