Myth or Fact: Can Eating Oranges Cure Mouth Ulcers?

Dear PRAMITA friends, mouth ulcers may be small, but they can make eating and speaking activities uncomfortable. The stinging pain can appear on the tongue, lips, gums, roof of the mouth, and even under the tongue. Although they may seem minor, mouth ulcers have many causes—and surprisingly, not just from a lack of vitamin C!

Mouth ulcers can appear due to accidental bites, stress, lack of sleep, a weakened immune system, or nutritional imbalances. Some people also experience them after eating food that’s too hot, spicy, or acidic. So, if PRAMITA friends think that mouth ulcers are only caused by vitamin C deficiency, that’s not entirely true.

Now, what about oranges? Many people believe that eating oranges can speed up ulcer healing because of their high vitamin C content. In fact, it’s not that simple. Oranges do contain vitamin C, which helps boost immunity and repair tissue. However, the acidity in oranges can actually make the ulcer sting more or even become more irritated, especially if consumed while the ulcer is still active.

This means that eating oranges while having mouth ulcers does not automatically make them heal faster—it may even make the pain worse. On the contrary, there are many other vitamin C-rich foods that are gentler on the mouth, such as papaya, watermelon, or leafy green vegetables. So, PRAMITA friends can still meet nutritional needs without enduring mouth pain.

In conclusion, the belief that eating oranges can cure mouth ulcers is mostly a myth. It’s true that the body needs vitamin C for recovery, but the best approach is to choose non-acidic sources of vitamin C when the mouth is injured.

Let’s be wiser in sorting information and focus on a balanced diet to keep the body healthy and help ulcers heal faster!