How to check health through the tongue
In addition to functioning as a taster, this unboned sensory can signal the condition of the body. Let's know how to check your health through tongue.
Are you sure, your daily nutritional needs have been fulfilled all? Sometimes not all health constraints are required laboratory examination. Because your own body can show signs of lack of nutrients, one of which is a health check through the tongue. What are the features, anyway, that appear on the tongue to signify you lack nutrients?
1. Bright red tongue
Bright red tongue like strawberries and somewhat swollen can signify you a deficiency of vitamin B12 and iron. Similarly, when the tongue applies (small bulges on the tongue) you shrink or disappear (the tongue becomes smoother) because vitamin B12 and iron are required for the formation of tongue papal-papal that serves to taste.
Vitamin B12 and iron are important for the formation of red blood cells. If your red blood cells are lacking, then you can suffer from anemia. The symptoms of anemia that can arise are easy to feel tired and sleepy, dizziness, eyes become dark when going to stand in the position of squats or sitting, and pounding.
Also, vitamin B12 is important for nerve cell health and the formation of DNA (genetic material). Vitamin B12 deficiency and iron are generally much experienced by the vegetarian dieters because vitamin B12 and iron are found in the flesh, especially red meat and liver for iron.
Indeed, vegetables also contain iron, but the amount is not much and the absorption is minimal because the form of iron found in vegetables is more difficult to absorb by the body.
2. Cracked Tongue
The tongue and the corners of the lips are broken and pain is a result of deficiency of vitamin B2 or riboflavin. If your daily vitamin B2 intake is less than 1.1-1.3 mg per day, then chances are you can experience this.
You can consume various foods that contain vitamin B2, such as milk, eggs, beef, broccoli, and salmon. Vitamin B2 is important as a cofactor (helper) in reaction metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in generating the energy needed for activities and bodily functions.
3. Tongue Pain
A painful tongue can be caused by a lack of folic acid or vitamin B9. A person can suffer from a folic acid deficiency if they are less than food, excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, or a disturbance of the absorption of folic acid in the intestines due to a disease, such as inflammatory bowel disease.
Folic acid serves to help the formation of red blood cells, working with vitamin B12 and vitamin C in the metabolism of proteins in the body, as well as assisting the closure process of nervous tubes in the fetus.
Meet the needs of your folic acid by consuming green leafy vegetables, eggs, oranges, lemons, nuts, milk, and whole grain. The need for adult daily folic acid is 400 micrograms per day. Especially for pregnant and nursing mothers require a higher intake of folic acid, namely 600 and 500 micrograms.
4. Fungal infections
In addition to the lack of vitamins and minerals, aloe can also show signs of fungal infections, namely when the tongue is yellowish-white. Usually, those who experience fungal infections of the tongue also have a yeast infection (a yellowish-white membrane) on the gums and throat. This membrane is not easily lifted.
If you force to lift it, the tongue can bleed. Aloe yeast infections generally occur in children whose immune system is still lower than adults. If you see adults experiencing a yeast infection on the tongue, then it is likely that it has decreased the immune system, one of which is caused by HIV infection.
Well, it's a way of health checks through the tongue to know whether you lack vitamins, minerals, or a sign of the gonzo of a disease. To be healthy, let's start to pay attention to food intake and exercise diligently to avoid harmful diseases.