How Do You Diagnose A Vitamin C Deficiency?
Many people reach for vitamin C at the first signs of a cold or flu. What most people don’t know is that it’s also essential for the body to manufacture collagen, the connective tissue that helps form healthy bones, teeth and capillaries. Diagnosing a vitamin C deficiency isn’t difficult and most symptoms will go away with simple lifestyle changes. However, permanent damage can be done to your gums and teeth if you wait too long, so keep an eye out for these signs and symptoms. Talk to your doctor if you practice good dental hygiene and still experience swollen and bleeding gums. What people may think is gingivitis due to lack of proper teeth cleaning, could actually be a vitamin C deficiency. Take note of excessive bleeding or easy bruising just under the skin or if skin becomes unusually rough. Skin softening lotions may help slightly, but a true vitamin C deficiency will affect skin much more seriously than an over the counter lotion can help. Observe how long it takes simple wounds
