India, April 23 -- Minerals are vital nutrients your body requires for essential functions. They cover a very wide spectrum in how they regulate your entire wellbeing, from keeping your bones strong to influencing your everyday cravings. Veggies and fruits do include these minerals in their nutritional profiles, along with other nutrients like fibre, carbs and proteins. But, it's also important to understand the deficiencies, and when you need to add more foods rich in a particular mineral or take supplements to increase the mineral levels in your body.

Your body subtly tells you about these deficiencies. Many may brush it off as the common signs overlap with other causes like regular stress, but it's time you listened to these cues and ...