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A study published in the Journal of Periodontology examined vitamin C intake and periodontal health in 12,419 adults. People who consumed less than the then-recommended 60 mg of vitamin C per day had a 1.5 times greater risk of severe gingivitis compared to those consuming 180 mg or more.¹
Vitamin C has long been linked with gum health—dating back to observations of scurvy in the 18th century—because it is essential for the maintenance of healthy connective tissue and collagen throughout the body.
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