How To Tell If You’re Nutrient Deficient 

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26 Feb How To Tell If You’re Nutrient Deficient 

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Whether or not you’re trying to lose weight, the primary focus of your diet should be ensuring your body has all the nutrients it needs. A new study published in The Lancet revealed that over 5 billion people worldwide aren’t getting enough essential nutrients from their diet. But how can you tell if you’re nutrient deficient? And if you are, what should you do about it? 

We are a team of qualified nutritionists specialising in weight loss. If you’d like to hear how we can help you optimise your health and weight, schedule your complimentary call today to find out more. 

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES?

According to the study, 68% don’t get enough iodine, 67% vitamin E, 66% calcium, 65% iron, and over 50% riboflavin, folate, and vitamin C. Nutrient deficiencies don’t just leave people feeling fatigued, they can significantly impact brain function, immunity, longevity and many other aspects of health.

There are numerous causes: declining soil quality means that even healthy, whole foods contain fewer nutrients than they did generations ago. Environmental toxins decrease nutrient absorption, while stress increases our needs. Meanwhile, nutrient-devoid, ultra-processed foods make up 60% of the average diet. 

WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT

If you’re keen to optimise your nutrient levels, there are several things you can do. 

TESTING

A simple blood test can give insights into your current nutrient status and whether there’s anything you’re deficient in. Our team regularly runs comprehensive blood work for our clients to assess a range of different health markers, including levels of key nutrients.

The blood test we recommend most often assesses 58 markers including nutrients like vitamin D, B12, folate, iron, magnesium and omegas 3 and 6. If you’d like us to organise this test for you, simply contact us to book in today. The cost is £249 plus a blood draw fee of around £45, depending on your location. 

DIET OPTIMISATION

We recommend taking a ‘food first’ approach to nutrition. Instead of immediately jumping to supplements, we want to try and get as much nutrition from our food as possible. Structure meals around whole foods, eat balanced meals, and include a variety of different foods in your diet. Eliminating / minimising ultra processed food is also key. Here’s an article explaining how to spot an ultra-processed food. 

SUPPLEMENTING

Sadly, it’s very difficult to consume an optimal amount of all vital nutrients, even if our diet is ideal, and as qualified nutritionists, even our diets aren’t perfect all of the time. 

If you’re not tailoring your supplement intake based on the results of a testing your nutrient levels, or working with a nutritionist who can give you a personalised plan, here are two supplements we recommend you consider taking.

These are two of the most popular supplements we recommend to our clients. Using the affiliate links above will give you 10% off these products, and anything else you purchase, at the checkout.

WORK WITH US 

If you think you may be struggling with nutrient deficiencies, we’re here to help. We are a team of qualified nutritionists who specialise in weight loss, and can help you to tailor your diet to ensure you’re getting everything you need. If you’re ready to overcome your weight challenges, achieve your goal weight and maintain it long term, we can help. You can use this link to book in for a complimentary call. This is an opportunity to talk through your challenges with a member of our team and decide together whether one of our Intelligent Weight Loss programmes is right for you. Or contact us to request a copy of our brochure and we will get back to you soon.

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LINDA ROBINSON

Linda is our Practice Coordinator, helping to keep the clinic running smoothly.

 

Originally from Texas, Linda completed her MBA at SDA Bocconi in Milan. Linda has worked as a Strategy Consultant across multiple industries globally in cities including Kyoto, Paris, Chicago and San Francisco. She developed an interest in nutrition whilst volunteering for an organisation that provides cooking and nutrition education to children and families.

Linda is now settled in London with her husband, two children, and her very bouncy, sociable dog.

JULIE GOUGH


Julie Gough is a BANT registered nutritionist and certified health coach specialising in weight loss and hormonal health. She works with clients to address issues such as PMS, thyroid disorders, weight gain, and menopause symptoms. 


Drawing from her own health journey, Julie provides personalised nutrition advice combined with mindset coaching. She takes a functional medicine ‘root cause’ approach to helping clients overcome their health and weight challenges. 


Julie is passionate about empowering women to take control of their health and regain their energy and wellbeing long term.


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AILSA HICHENS

 

Ailsa is one of our most experienced practitioners. She specialises in helping clients to lose weight, develop a healthy relationship with food and finally feel comfortable in their skin. Ailsa’s mission is for everyone she works with to enjoy the journey and that working with a nutritionist should not be a punishment, but your access to a new possibility.

 

Ailsa is not only an experienced weight loss nutritionist, she is also a skilled coach. She helps our clients overcome emotional eating, destructive habits and self-sabotaging behaviours that have prevented successful weight loss in the past. Ailsa has spent years in clinic working with clients who have experienced yo-yo dieting and have discovered that long term weight loss is not just about eating less until you can stand it no longer.

 

Working with Ailsa you will be comprehensively supported, not only in improving your nutrition and lifestyle, but also your eating habits and your relationship with food. When you work on all these elements together, the results can be truly astonishing.

 

To enquire about working with Ailsa, please contact us.

Test Nikki is our Practice Manager, managing our team of practitioners and heading up the day-to-day running of the business. Nikki is involved in the strategic development of our practice, coming from a strong business background in town planning. A Florida girl, Nikki relocated to the UK in 2014 with her husband and two children.

NIKKI ANDRIANI

Nikki is our Practice Manager, managing our team and heading up the day-to-day running of our clinic.

 

Coming from a background in town planning, Nikki is involved in the strategic development of our practice, continually ensuring we are delivering the very best service to our clients.


A Florida girl, Nikki relocated to the UK in 2014 where she lives with her husband, two children, and her rescue dog Skyy.

STÉPHANIE ACHAR

Stéphanie is a skilled nutritional therapist and functional medicine practitioner with additional training in eating disorders, disordered eating and obesity. She believes that working towards both physiological and mental health is key in achieving optimum wellbeing.

 

Stéphanie’s personal experience of emotional eating and the ongoing struggle to find the right support led her to combine the science of nutrition with behavioural coaching to motivate and empower her clients. She specialises in helping people who struggle with their weight and their relationship with food. She helps them develop a healthier and more peaceful relationship with food and their bodies.

 

To enquire about working with Stéphanie, please contact us.

INNA WEARN

Inna is passionate about supporting women on their journey to improved health and wellbeing. She believes that the solution to effective weight loss does not lie in ever more restrictive diets, but a more sophisticated approach that optimises health and vitality, as well as promoting effective weight loss.

 

Working with Inna you will benefit from her in-depth knowledge of female health and hormones. She will support you in developing a healthy diet, lifestyle and mindset that ensures you reach your ideal weight and maintain it in the years to come.

 

Inna is passionate about food with a wide repertoire of delicious healthy recipes and meal ideas to ensure your weight loss journey is as enjoyable as possible!

 

To enquire about working with Inna, please contact us.

ANIA MASON

 

Ania is a firm believer that improving your health and losing weight should be a positive, empowering journey, not one centred around deprivation.

 

After being diagnosed with two autoimmune conditions in her twenties, Ania spent several years educating herself on the power of food and nutrition. She put it all into practise and changed her diet and lifestyle, reversing her endometriosis and thyroid disease. After experiencing such a significant improvement in her health, Ania had a big desire to help others. She embarked on a four year journey to study nutrition, graduating from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition with distinction.

 

Ania specialises in autoimmunity and works with clients who have underlying health issues preventing successful weight loss. Her expertise enables her to successfully support our clients with conditions such as hypothyroidsm (underactive thyroid), PCOS and diabetes. 

 

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