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July 17, 2025

Feeling Flat? Blood Tests Reveal Vitamin Gaps Every Newark Lifter Should Fix

Tired for no clear reason? Nails cracking, skin dull, mood flat? It might not be stress—could be missing vitamins or minerals. Below you’ll see the most common warning signs, why a simple blood test 1-3 times a year matters, and straight-up steps to fix the gaps.

Why this stuff matters

Your body runs on micronutrients the way a phone runs on battery power. Slip too low and systems stall—energy, immunity, muscle recovery. When clients walk into our Newark, Delaware gym hoping to lift heavier or drop fat, nutrition status is often the hidden throttle holding them back.

Quick look at red-flag symptoms

Remember, a single symptom can have many causes. Blood work confirms the guess.

  • Vitamin D: achy bones, low mood, slow workout recovery – see the NIH Vitamin D fact sheet
  • Iron: endless fatigue, shortness of breath on stairs, pale inner eyelids
  • Vitamin B12: tingling hands, brain fog, balance feels “off”
  • Magnesium: nighttime leg cramps, twitchy eyelids, restless sleep
  • Calcium: brittle nails, frequent stress fractures, tooth problems
  • Potassium or sodium: dizzy when standing, big drops in exercise performance
  • Zinc: slow wound healing, taste changes, more frequent colds

What to watch day-to-day

  • Energy tanks after lunch even with enough carbs? Think iron or B-vitamins.
  • Sore bones after light jogging? Low D or calcium.
  • Muscle cramps during strength training? Check magnesium, sodium, hydration.

Keep a quick journal. Note foods, sleep, mood, skin, and workout quality for a week. Patterns jump off the page when you look back.

The case for regular blood work

Guessing is cheap, but wrong guesses waste months. A standard panel plus vitamin D, ferritin, B12, and magnesium costs less than new shoes and takes ten minutes at a lab. Do it at the start of every training cycle—spring, late summer, New Year. Three snapshots beat one big surprise.

Fixing gaps—simple, not easy

  1. Food first. Meat, dairy, eggs, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, fruit. Eat colors, chew slowly.
  2. Smart supplements. Only after blood data—no shotgun approach.
  3. Train with intention. Progressive strength training boosts nutrient turnover, so dosing must rise with effort. Meet us for personal training or small-group fitness to dial it in.
  4. Retest. Eight to twelve weeks later. Track numbers like you track squat weight.

Ready to act?

Bring last year’s blood results (if you have them) and sit down with a coach for a 15-minute chat. We’ll map out training, nutrition, and testing so you never wonder “why am I so tired?” again. Grab your spot here—book your No-Sweat Intro and feel the lift that balanced nutrition brings.

This content is for information only and isn’t medical advice. Always work with your healthcare provider before changing diet, supplements, or lab schedule.

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