Vitamin C can be found in the following dietary sources:
- green leafy vegetables
- broccoli
- parsley
- potatoes
- peas
- citrus fruits
- kiwi
- mango
- bell peppers
- strawberries
- papaya
- asparagus
- cauliflower
- limes
- lemons
Deficiency symptoms of vitamin C:
- bruising
- gum infections
- lethargy
- dental cavities
- tissue swelling
- dry hair and skin
- bleeding gums
- dry eyes
- hair loss
- pitting edema
- anemia
- delayed wound healing
- bone fragility
Functions of Vitamin C:
- Protects cells from free radicals
- Improves iron absorption
- Regenerates vitamin E supplies
- Develops collagen
- Synthesizes the neurotransmitter norepinephrine
- Synthesizes carnitine
- Assists in the metabolism of cholesterol to bile acids
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