Vitamin C- Importance, Deficiency, Food.

Vitamin C is necessary for the growth, development and repair of the body tissues.Maintaining the balance of the immune system.

​Importance of Vitamin C in the body: 

• Vitamin c is involved in the formation of collagen.
• Absorption of iron
• Wound healing.
• Maintenance of cartilage, bones and teeth.
• Maintaining the balance of the immune system.
• Protects against cardiovascular diseases.
• Minimizes prenatal health problems.
• Protects against eye and skin infections.

 Deficiencies of Vitamin C:

Lack of vitamin c in our body leads to

• Several nutritional disorders. 
• Anemia.
• Capillary hemorrhage.
• Muscle degeneration.
• Neurotic disturbances.
• Disease such as SCURVY occurs due to its deficiency.

• ​​Bleeding sores.
• Tooth loss.
• Anemia.
• Minimizes rate of healing of injuries.​

Food sources of Vitamin C

​1. Citrus fruits.
2. Green peppers.
3. Strawberries.
4. Indian Gooseberries.
5. Tomatoes 
6. Broccoli 
7. Brussels sprouts 
8. Turnip and 
9. Other leafy vegetables the animal food source is poor in  Vitamin C content, and the level is usually less than 30 to 40 MG per 100 grams.

Prevention and measures : 
It can be prevented by enough intake of vitamin C as supplements and in the diet.

Health tips: 
Take the intake of Balanced diet that contains enough of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C that Is listed above. As a rough guide one large Orange a day will provide you with enough Vitamin C,  exercise daily and take good sleep.

Learn More about other Vitamins
Vitamin E Food Sources.
Vitamin K Food Sources.
Vitamin B Food Sources.
Vitamin A Food Sources.
​Vitamin D Food Sources.
Vitamin C Food Sources.