It's common to get dry, chapped lips during the Winter, but what about cracks at the corners of your mouth that don't seem to go away no matter how much lip balm you apply? I've heard that this could be a symptom of a vitamin deficiency, so I decided to do some research.
Indeed, persistent cracking at the corners of the lips could be a sign that you're not getting enough vitamin B — in particular, folic acid (B9) and riboflavin (B2). 
So I gave you a quiz about your RDI of the basic vitamins and minerals. I didn't mention anything about B vitamins though. 
Folate is a naturally occurring B vitamin (folic acid is the synthetic form).
Folate and folic acid can not only prevent anemia during pregnancy, but they can also help produce and maintain new cells. These two reasons are why it is essential to take folic acid before and during pregnancy. RSS Feed 
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