Vitamin C is an anti-oxidant, favors collagen synthesis, makes the skin firm and minimizes scars, lines, and wrinkles. You can get it from:
- Amla
- Guava
- Capsicum
- Cabbage
- Lettuce
- Citrus fruits
- Green leafy vegetables, etc.
Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a decease called Scurvy. In scurvy, the connective tissues of the body are defective; the tissues are fragile, and bleeding occurs into the skin, from the gums and into deeper tissues. Wound healing is also poor. Changes in brain and nerve function occur, with mood and personality changes. Muscle weakness and proneness to infection may occur. Our bodies’ ability to detoxify certain chemicals may also be reduced in scurvy. It seems likely that there may be lesser degrees of vitamin C deficiency than the extreme of scurvy.
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