Health benefits, Deficiency, Toxicity , Intake and Source of Vitamin C

Health benefits of Vitamin C

It helps to prevent Scurvy Disease.
Functions of Vitamin C
- Repair of tissues in our Body
- Formation of Collagen
- Helps in production of Neurotransmiters
- Antioxidant
Vitamin C is Good for Skin It is used to treat Melasma (Brown or Gray patches in Skin) and Wrinkles on Face.
It plays major role Immune system Functioning.
It may help to reduce Duration of the Common Cold but doesn’t Prevent infection.

Deficiency Symptoms of Vitamin C

Low levels or absence of Vitamin C cause Deficiency

It causes Scurvy Disease.
Low level causes Sepsis and Septic Shock ( Septic shock refers to Infection may lower Blood Pressure and it may leads to organ failure )

Toxicity Symptoms of Vitamin C

Excess intake of Vitamin C cause

Side effects of Vitamin C

Excess of Vitamin C can’t absorbed in Body and Excrete through blood causes low acute toxicity.
It may increases risk of Kidney stones

Source of Vitamin C

Amount of Vitamin C available in 100 grams Fruits and vegetables

Intake of Vitamin C

Daily Consumption of recommended levels based on Scientific knowledge are judged by Food and Nutrition Board.