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BLEEDING GUMS MAY BE A SIGN YOU NEED MORE VITAMIN C IN YOUR DIET Current advice from the America Dental Association tells you that if your gums bleed, make sure you are brushing and flossing twice a day because it could be a sign of gingivitis, an early stage of periodontal disease. And that might be true. So if you are concerned, see your dentist. However, a new study published in Nutrition Reviews suggests you should also check your intake of vitamin C. This new study analyzed published studies of 15 clinical trials in six countries, involving 1,140 predominantly healthy participants, and data from 8,210 U.S. residents surveyed in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The results showed that bleeding of the gums on gentle probing, or gingival bleeding tendency, and also bleeding in the eye, or retinal hemorrhaging, were associated with low vitamin C levels in the bloodstream. Additionally, the researchers found that increasing daily intake of vitamin C in those people with low vitamin C plasma levels helped to reverse these bleeding issues. You can attempt to keep an eye on your vitamin C intake through incorporation of nonprocessed foods such as kale, peppers or kiwis into your diet, but if you can't find palatable foods rich in vitamin C, you should consider a supplement of 100 to 200 milligrams a day. If someone is on a specialized diet, such as a paleo diet, it's important that they take a look at their vitamin C intake. Vitamin C-rich fruits such as kiwis or oranges are rich in sugar and thus typically eliminated from a low-carb diet. This avoidance may lead to a vitamin C intake that is too low and is associated with an increased bleeding tendency. People who exclusively eat lean meats and avoid offal, the vitamin-rich organ meats, may also be at a particularly high risk for a low vitamin C intake. Presented as a service to the community by Dr. Barbara Webster 1121 Warren Ave., Suite 130, Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-663-0554 EEZBEGI 1D-WS BLEEDING GUMS MAY BE A SIGN YOU NEED MORE VITAMIN C IN YOUR DIET Current advice from the America Dental Association tells you that if your gums bleed, make sure you are brushing and flossing twice a day because it could be a sign of gingivitis, an early stage of periodontal disease. And that might be true. So if you are concerned, see your dentist. However, a new study published in Nutrition Reviews suggests you should also check your intake of vitamin C. This new study analyzed published studies of 15 clinical trials in six countries, involving 1,140 predominantly healthy participants, and data from 8,210 U.S. residents surveyed in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The results showed that bleeding of the gums on gentle probing, or gingival bleeding tendency, and also bleeding in the eye, or retinal hemorrhaging, were associated with low vitamin C levels in the bloodstream. Additionally, the researchers found that increasing daily intake of vitamin C in those people with low vitamin C plasma levels helped to reverse these bleeding issues. You can attempt to keep an eye on your vitamin C intake through incorporation of nonprocessed foods such as kale, peppers or kiwis into your diet, but if you can't find palatable foods rich in vitamin C, you should consider a supplement of 100 to 200 milligrams a day. If someone is on a specialized diet, such as a paleo diet, it's important that they take a look at their vitamin C intake. Vitamin C-rich fruits such as kiwis or oranges are rich in sugar and thus typically eliminated from a low-carb diet. This avoidance may lead to a vitamin C intake that is too low and is associated with an increased bleeding tendency. People who exclusively eat lean meats and avoid offal, the vitamin-rich organ meats, may also be at a particularly high risk for a low vitamin C intake. Presented as a service to the community by Dr. Barbara Webster 1121 Warren Ave., Suite 130, Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-663-0554 EEZBEGI 1D-WS