vitamin c
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Vitamin CAnnie Marley
Defined• Defined as a water-soluble nutrient found in
some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Another name is absorbic acid.
Foods• Oranges• Lemons• Limes
Deficiency• Bleeding and inflamed gums• Impaired wound healing• Excessive bleeding• Scurvy
Is too much bad?• Yes, too much vitamin C can be bad for you.• While it is true your body does not store
vitamin C and it can be ‘excreted', it can accumulate if your intake is greater than the amount expelled.
• Bloating• Diarrhea
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