Let’s have A Look at vitamin C

Let’s have A Look at vitamin C

Vitamin c or ascorbic acid is a water soluble vitamin excreted by kidneys.

Vitamin C is important vitamin as it helps in tissue growth and general repair of the body.

Deficiency of vitamin C is uncommon but it can occur at any age which has consequences on the body.

The next question arise in mind is why do we need vitamin C

Answer is: this vitamin helps in the production of collagen which is the important component of connective tissue.

Symptoms of vitamin c deficiency

Delay wound healing

Scurvy

Gingivitis

Bruising

Weight gain

Dry, rough, bumpy skin

Dry hair

Weak bones

Poor immunity

Least but not last fatigue and poor mood

DAILY REQUIREMENT OF VITAMIN C

For a young adult daily requirement of vitamin c is 60 to 90 mg.

OVERDOSE MAY BE HARMFUL

IF you consume upper limit of vitamin c it can cause nausea and diarrhea

SOURCES OF VITAMIN C

ALL the citrus fruits such as lime, lemon, and oranges are richest source of vitamin c

other than these kiwi, green and red peppers, broccoli, strawberries and tomatoes are good source of vitamin c.

VITAMIN C FOR COLDS AND FLU

People suffering from colds and flu can have vitamin c to get their symptoms go away.

Vitamin c helps in boosting up the immunity and make you feel better.

It’s a popular belief that vitamin c can cure cold but it’s not proven until now.

VITAMIN C FOR KIDS

If your child is a picky eater and does not eat fruits and vegetables then he might have less vitamin c levels,

Vitamin c gummies are best source to fulfill the deficiency.

But first get your child’s vitamin c and consult doctor if you see and of the above symptoms.

SCURVY

Scurvy is a disease that occurs when there is lack of vitamin c.

Symptoms include:

Swollen and purple gums that’s are more prone to bleeding.

Dry skin

Bulging eyes

Bleeding into the skin

The symptoms can be reversed by taking adequate amount of vitamin C

QUESTION IS: DOES SCURVY EXIST TODAY

It may uncommon in modern society but it does exist today.

VITAMIN C DEFICIENCY AND WEIGHT GAIN

Alone vitamin c deficiency may not contribute to weight gain however but deficiency of other vitamins can cause weight gain such as vitamin D.

REASON

Deficiency of vitamins can increase your cravings, makes you fatigue which in result you become less active and metabolism becomes slow and results in weight gain.

HOW TO OVERCOME DRY SCALY SKIN WITH LESS VITAMIN C LEVELS

Avoid taking hot baths

Use gentle cleanser 

Use fragrance free moisturizers and cleansers

Avoid too much contact with sun

CONCLUSION

NOW that we come to the conclusion that vitamin c is also the important water soluble vitamin and its deficiency can lead to severe and life threatening consequences.

This vitamin cannot be stored by the body and should be a part of daily diet to prevent its deficiency in the form of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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