3. Glossitis and Low Iron Levels
Iron deficiency can also cause glossitis. Iron promotes healthy cell growth by helping the production of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the tissues of the body, including the muscles. When iron levels fall too low, the body can stop producing enough myoglobin, a type of protein carried in the red blood cells that is vital for building healthy muscles. When levels of myoglobin are low, this negatively affects the health of the muscles, including the tongue.
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