Warning: This unexpected physical problem may mean that you lack vitamin C in your diet
If your gums are bleeding, you could be in the early stages of gingivitis, an inflammatory condition caused by a build-up of bacteria and plaque in the mouth. But a study just published in Nutrition Reviews suggests that bad dental habits and oral bacteria may not be the only explanation for bleeding gums. Incredibly, a vitamin deficiency—vitamin C deficiency, to be exact—could be the culprit. [...]