Vitamin C
Vitamin C has many important functions in the body: it acts as an antioxidant, supports iron absorption, regenerates vitamin E supplies, helps develop collagen, and more. Vitamin C can be found in many leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, bell peppers, and others.
Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin. First known for its ability to cure scurvy, it is one of the most familiar vitamins.
Vitamin C has many functions in the body including:
Vitamin C can be found in several foods including:
Common symptoms and resulting conditions of vitamin C deficiency include:
However, your individual response could be different. If you suspect a health problem or deficiency in certain nutrients, please see your primary health care provider (doctor, naturopath, etc). They can help unravel the complexity of your physiology.
Common symptoms of vitamin C excess/toxicity include:
However, your individual response could be different. If you suspect a health problem or an excess of certain nutrients, please see your primary health care provider (doctor, naturopath, etc). They can help unravel the complexity of your physiology.
Note: up to 10 grams of vitamin C appears to be safe based on most research data. However, caution is advised as 2 grams or more per day can cause diarrhea.
For a recipe rich in vitamin C, check out any of the Encyclopedia of Food entries for food items listed above.
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Vitamin C has many important functions in the body: it acts as an antioxidant, supports iron absorption, regenerates vitamin E supplies, helps develop collagen, and more. Vitamin C can be found in many leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, bell peppers, and others.
