Nutrition and Mouth Boils: What is your body lacking when you get boils in your mouth?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Cleveland Clinic, canker sores, which are often perceived as "boils," affect up to 20% of the population. The frequent or recurring appearance of these painful mouth sores can be a frustrating problem, but it often points to a deeper issue: what is your body lacking when you get boils in your mouth? Dietary imbalances, specifically key vitamin and mineral deficiencies, are a significant contributing factor.