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Vitamin C being water-soluble, it can be absorbed by the body, but cannot store it. Hence, it is necessary to take the right amount of vitamin C (recommended daily allowance) every day.
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Vitamin C is responsible for the formation of collagen, which is necessary for the process of healing wounds. It also hastens the recovery of burns
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This vitamin aids in promoting the absorption of iron that is consumed, thus helping prevent iron deficiency anaemia. It is often recommended to take vitamin C with iron supplements
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Infants who are fed only boiled cow’s milk during their first year and not breast milk tend to be more susceptible to vitamin C deficiency
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As the demand of the body increases during pregnancy and lactation in mothers, vitamin C deficiency may creep up any time. Hence, it is necessary to consume foods that offer this nutrient
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People who have type 1 diabetes, are on haemodialysis, or have diseases of the small intestine like inflammatory bowel disorder or coeliac disease are more prone to being deficient
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Deficiency of vitamin C leads to scurvy, which can present with weakness, lethargy, muscle pain, and other non-specific symptoms like malaise
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One of the hallmarks of scurvy is haemorrhage, and hence, multiple red pinpoints may be seen over the body along with easy bruising and poor wound healing
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The recommended daily dose of vitamin C is 120 mg. About 60 mg per day is enough to keep scurvy at bay, and high-vitamin-C diets may be known to reduce the incidence of certain cancers
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Citrus fruits like grapefruit and lemons, and vegetables like tomatoes, cabbage, green peppers, and broccoli are rich in vitamin C and must be included in your daily diet