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6 sneaky signs of a vitamin deficiency
5. Red, swollen gums
Your gums need vitamin C to stay strong and healthy. So, if you’re not getting enough of this citrus vitamin, they can become red and swollen and even begin to bleed.
The longer this goes on, the higher your risk becomes of tooth loss, and in the end stages, your gums can begin to look purple and rotten.
According to the National Institutes of health, citrus fruits, tomatoes, and tomato juice, and potatoes are major contributors of vitamin C to the American diet. Other good food sources include red and green peppers, kiwifruit, broccoli, strawberries, Brussels sprouts, and cantaloupe. If you’re deficient, though, a supplement would do your gums good.
