18/01/2017
Vitamin C deficiency is rare because almost all foods that we use in our diet contain some amount of Vitamin C. But smoking lowers the absorption of vitamin C, so smokers have a higher risk of Vitamin C deficiency.
●Signs of vitamin deficiency in the body
1. Dry hair
2. Dry and scaly skin
3. Decreased ability to ward off infections
The main form of vitamin C deficiency is scurvy. Scurvy leads to the formation of liver spots on the skin., spongy gums and bleeding from mucous membranes. In advanced scurvy, leading to loss teeth and eventually death
Benefits of Vitamin C
▶Vitamin C boosts the immune system. A healthy dose of vitamin C protects our body from bacteria, viruses and infections, maintains healthy bones and teeth. Also, it protects the skin from free radical damage from the exposure to UV rays.
▶Vitamin C is an effective antioxidant that protects our body from free radicals
▶ Vitamin C helps lower the level of lead in our blood dramatically. Lead toxicity can lead to various behavioral and developmental problems, especially in children living in urban areas. This leads to learning disabilities, lowered IQ and stunted growth in children
▶Vitamin C helps lose fat. Popular diet menu always includes vitamin C component in diet chart.
Also, scientific evidence that vitamin C is good for heart disease, diabetes, and asthma.
VITAMIN C BENEFITS FOR SKIN
▶Vitamin C protects our skin from ultraviolet radiation and the effect of sun exposure.
▶Vitamin C includes collagen component. Collagen rejuvenates the skin from the roots and reduces wrinkles and symptoms of aging.
▶If vitamin C deficiency, scars that healing process slowly. It improves the skin elasticity and helps to create scar tissue and ligaments for a quick recovery.
▶It lightens dark discoloration like skin freckles and age spots and helps to get a younger and smoother skin. Also, it protects skin cancer.