Have cracked lips: Drink your Bs
Some 40 percent of us are deficient in B vitamins, and fatigue— especially when paired with painful cracked lips—is a red flag, say Canadian scientists. B vitamins rev the production of the energizing brain chemical and fortify mucosal tissues, so areas that endure strain (like the corners of the mouth) are the first to show distress. The easy Rx to boost energy and speed healing: Start your day with a smoothie loaded with vitamin B–rich greens.