7 Things Your Tongue Says About Your Health
2. Redness and Vitamin Deficiencies
A strawberry red tongue with a very smooth texture may be symptomatic of vitamin or mineral deficiencies, particularly vitamin B12 or folate. These nutrients help papillae on the tongue to mature, and their absence causes an unusual appearance and some discomfort or pain when consuming spicy or hot food. Vegans especially tend to suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency.
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