Vitamin C

today, dr. D comes in and ask each of us to present one vitamin or mineral.


As I was not really prepared quickly resolves for vitamin C.
everyone knows about vitamin C right?


So here's the more prepared revision.
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid is one of the vitamins that are hidrophilic.
Sources of this vitamin usually came from citrus fruits, such as lemons and oranges.
The vitamin is however, easily oxidized, so it is better to eat raw from the source rather that those that are processed.


Vitamin C is only required in small amounts daily.
For adults, 75 to 90 mg/day is adequate.
Excessive intake of vitamin c is useless since the body cannot store vitamin.
Doses higher than 2,000 is discouraged since it can leads to diarrhoea.
Too little, can cause a wide array of symptoms including ;

• Dry and splitting hair
• Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums)
• Bleeding gums
• Rough, dry, scaly skin
• Decreased wound-healing rate
• Easy bruising
• Nosebleeds
• Weakened tooth enamel
• Swollen and painful joints
• Anemia
• Decreased ability to fight infection
• Possible weight gain because of slowed metabolism

Severe form of vitamin C is known as scurvy, which often affects older, malnourished adults.

As you can see, the vitamin is non-fat soluble, thus it cannot enter the cell and cannot be stored.

It is best you make sure that your diet everyday is supplied with them!