Hidden Nutritional Deficiencies Can Drain Energy and Health

Published By DPRJ Universal | Published on Monday, 3 November 2025

A Delhi doctor highlights how hidden nutritional deficiencies such as magnesium, zinc, B12, folate, and ferritin can cause fatigue, hair loss, mood changes, and hormonal issues even when routine lab reports appear normal. He urges people to pay attention to subtle body signals and seek targeted testing.

Delhi-based orthopaedic and sports surgeon Dr. Obaidur Rahman recently shared a viral post explaining that hidden nutritional deficiencies can silently impact health, causing symptoms like fatigue, hair loss, mood changes, and hormonal imbalances. He described a patient case where depleted levels of magnesium, zinc, B12, folate, and ferritin were missed in routine lab tests. Dr. Rahman emphasizes that these deficiencies often go undetected because standard reports may show 'normal' results, but the body's subtle signals should not be ignored. He advises individuals to listen to their bodies and consider more specific testing if symptoms persist, to prevent minor imbalances from developing into major health concerns.