What vitamin deficiency is caused by aphtha? Analysis of causes and scientific supplementary solutions
Recently, the hot topic of oral health and nutritional deficiencies has once again attracted attention, especially whether recurring mouth ulcers (aphthous ulcers) are related to vitamin deficiencies. This article will combine the hot discussions across the Internet in the past 10 days and reveal the answer for you through structured data analysis.
1. The correlation between aphtha and vitamin deficiency

Clinical studies have shown that recurring oral ulcers are closely related to the following vitamin deficiencies:
| vitamin type | deficiency symptoms | food source |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | Angular stomatitis, glossitis, oral mucosal ulcers | Animal liver, eggs, milk |
| Vitamin B12 | Red tongue and loss of taste | Fish, red meat, dairy products |
| Vitamin C | Bleeding gums and slow wound healing | Citrus fruits, broccoli |
| Folic acid (B9) | Smooth and painful tongue | Green leafy vegetables, beans |
2. Hot search data: the issues that users are most concerned about in the past 10 days
| Search keywords | heat index | associated symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| "What vitamins are lacking in oral ulcers?" | 85,200 | Recurrent attacks and obvious pain |
| "Vitamin B2 treats mouth sores" | 62,400 | Cracked corners of mouth + oral ulcers |
| "How to cure long-term oral ulcers" | 78,900 | Does not heal for more than 2 weeks |
3. Scientific supplementary plan
1.short term emergency plan: For acute oral ulcers, it is recommended to supplement vitamin B complex (containing B2/B6/B12) daily, and at the same time increase vitamin C intake to promote mucosal repair.
2.long term prevention strategies:
| nutritional goals | Specific measures | recommended daily amount |
|---|---|---|
| Supplement B vitamins | Whole grains + lean meat + dark vegetables | B2 1.3mg/B12 2.4μg |
| Enhance immunity | Zinc + Vitamin C combined supplement | VC 100mg/Zinc 15mg |
4. Precautions
1. If the ulcer does not heal for more than 2 weeks, immune system diseases such as Behcet's disease need to be diagnosed.
2. Vegetarians are more likely to be deficient in B12, so it is recommended to obtain it through fortified foods or supplements.
3. The latest research shows that about 38% of patients with recurrent oral ulcers have low ferritin levels (data source: 2024 "Journal of Oral Medicine").
5. Expert advice
Professor Li from the Nutrition Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital pointed out: "For patients with oral ulcers that occur more than three times a year, it is recommended to conduct serum vitamin testing. Targeted supplementation is more effective than blind supplementation." He also reminded that stress management and regular work and rest are equally important. Clinical data shows that lack of sleep can increase the risk of ulcers by 2.3 times.
From the above analysis, it can be seen that aphthous ulcers are related to multivitamin deficiency, and scientific supplementation needs to be based on individual conditions. Maintaining a balanced diet and regular physical examinations are the fundamental ways to prevent recurrence.
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