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Most people dealing with swollen legs and ankles focus on salt intake or medication without ever considering that one overlooked vitamin deficiency may be playing a significant role in what their body is holding onto. ..1st

The vitamin deficiency sometimes mentioned in articles about swollen legs and ankles is vitamin B1 (thiamine), although deficiencies in other nutrients may also affect health. However, the claim that one overlooked vitamin deficiency explains most cases of leg and ankle swelling is misleading. Swelling, also called edema, has many possible causes. Which vitamin deficiencies may …