Vit C to fight gingivitis Home Care Path

Gingivitis is a disease process that effects the gums. Sailors in the 1300's who took long voyages at sea would report rotting gums. Long ago this was referred to as scourge, or scurvy. Sailors discovered the consumption of fresh citrus fruit could ward off this gum disease.

Nutritionist's now know the active ingredient in the fresh citrus fruit was Vitamin C. Excellent food sources of vitamin C include broccli, bell peppers, kale, cauliflower, strawberries, lemons, mustard and turnip greens, brussel sprouts, orange, and tomato to name a few.

Gingivitis starts with bleeding , swollen gums, collagen degenerates and teeth can become loose. If the individual is Vitamin C deprived, and begins to include Vit C sources in the diet the health of the gums can improve. Vitamin C can biochemically pep up the gums, bleeding decreases, white blood cell formation increases, collagen producing fibroblasts increases, making the gums look and feel better.

The clear message for healthy gums is to eat fruit and vegetables rich in Vitamin C.