Question

Bleeding gums is generally associated with the deficiency of
1. Thiamine
2. Ascorbic acid
3. Folic acid
4. Vitamin E

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Ascorbic acid

The correct answer is Ascorbic acid.

 

• A severe shortage of vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) in your body can lead to scurvy, a disease related to poor nutrition. It can make you weak, cause anaemia, and lead to bleeding under your skin. Bleeding gums are a typical sign of scurvy.

 

Types of Vitamins	Deficiency Diseases
B1 (Thiamine)	Beri-beri
Folic acid	Megaloblastic anaemia
Vitamin E	Muscle weakness