It sounds like you’re dealing with a combination of
vitamin deficiency, which can indeed contribute symptoms like joints pain, weakness, fatigue and feeling unwell.
Vitamin D
Is essential for health and immune function and muscle
Strength.
How to boost :
Sunlight:
Vitamin D is often called sunshine vitamin because our
Body’s make it when exposed to sunlight at least 15-30
Minutes sun exposure each day
Dietary sources:
Fatty fish, fortified cereals, egg yolk, cheese and beef
liverVitamin B12 :
Vitamin B12 plays a key role in nerve function, red blood
Cell production and DNA synthesis
How to boost :
Animal based foods :
Meat , fish and shellfish, dairy products, eggs
Plant based milk and fortified cereals
Iron deficiency:
Iron is crucial for oxygen transport in the blood and overall energy levels
How to boost :
Heme iron :
Red meat , poultry, fish , liver
Non heme iron :
Lentils, chickpeas, tofu , tempeh , spinach, kale , other leafy
Quinoa and other cereal, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and nuts
Vitamin C rich to enhance iron absorption
Joint pain and weakness :
Anti inflammatory foods add
Omega 3 fatty
Turmeric
Ginger
Berries
Joint supplements:
Glucosamine, chondroitin and collagen may provide support