Minor problem

Hi there... I am certainly no expert and I am merely a caregiver... but I used to get those kind of cracks at the corner of my mouth so bad I couldn't open it to eat without them bleeding... my mother (who is an RN) suggested it was a deficiency in vitamin C. Don't know if it'll help but maybe worth a try? Maybe look online or ask your DRs?

Sally Jo

You may lack adequate vitamin B2 Riboflavin.
It is required by the body to use oxygen and the metabolism of amino acids, fatty acids, and carbohydrates. Riboflavin is further needed to activate vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), helps to create niacin and assists the adrenal gland. It may be used for red blood cell formation, antibody production, cell respiration, and growth.

It eases watery eye fatigue and may be helpful in the prevention and treatment of cataracts. Vitamin B2 is required for the health of the mucus membranes in the digestive tract and helps with the absorption of iron and vitamin B6.

Although it is needed for periods of rapid growth, it is also needed when protein intake is high, and is most beneficial to the skin, hair and nails.

Deficiency of vitamin B2 may manifest itself as cracks and sores at the corners of the mouth, eye disorders, inflammation of the mouth and tongue, and skin lesions.

Dermatitis, dizziness, hair loss, insomnia, light sensitivity, poor digestion, retarded growth, and slow mental responses have also been reported. Burning feet can also be indicative of a shortage.

The dosage underneath is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), but be aware that this dosage is the minimum that you require per day, to ward off serious deficiency of this particular nutrient. In the therapeutic use of this nutrient, the dosage is usually increased considerably, but the toxicity level must be kept in mind.

Male 1,6 mg per day and female 1.2 mg per day although 50 mg is mostly recommended for supplementation.

Riboflavin is best taken with B group vitamins and vitamin C. If taking a B2 supplement make sure that the B6 amount is nearly the same.

Good sources:
Organ meats, nuts, cheese, eggs, milk and lean meat are great sources of riboflavin, but is also available in good quantities in green leafy vegetables, fish, legumes, whole grains, and yogurt.

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Judiths,
Vitamin B complex and vit. C will help. The best is Vitamin B 12 (Cyanocobalamin) but it has to be given by cub-cutaneous injection. You will need to persuade your Doc to give it.Get 1000 micrograms, three times weekly for 2 or 3 weeks. There's nothing to touch it for your problem. It is also a very small injection, virtually painless and it has almost no side-effects.
Blessings, Vincent.