Vitamin C or L–Ascorbic Acid, or simply Ascorbate (the anion of ascorbic acid), is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development.
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Below are the signs of VITAMIN C deficiency in body:
- Dry and splitting hair
- Reduction of wound healing rate
- Easy bruising
- Nose bleed
- Weak Immune System
- Scurvy- Signs of Scurvy are formation of liver spots on the skin, spongy gums and bleeding from mucous membranes.
- Hair & Skin changes are a signal that the body is not getting enough of vitamin C
- Skin changes occur- These are seen most commonly on the legs and buttocks.
- Brittle Nails
- Conjunctival hemorrhage, flame-shaped hemorrhages, and cotton-wool spots may be seen. Bleeding into the periorbital area, eyelids, and retrobulbar space may occur.
- Weak Bones – Pain in Joints & Limbs, Fractures, dislocations are a common symptom
- Loss of weight
Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. That means you need a continuous supply of such vitamins in your diet.
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