What is It?...

 

	Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic Acid, is a water soluble vitamin that is essential to a functioning body.
	Its uses are endless as it performs an array of important tasks required to keep the body moving, and healthy.
	Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of collagen, an important structural component of blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, and bone.
	Vitamin C is also serves as a highly effective antioxidant.
	Even in small doses, vitamin C can also protect  molecules in the body, such as proteins, lipids (fats), carbohydrates, and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) from damage by free radicals and reactive oxygen species.

-Gingivitis

 -Bleeding Gum

 -Easy Bruising

 -Anemia

 - Dry/Splitting Hair

 - Swollen & Painful Joints

 - Weakened tooth enamel

 - Possible Weight Gain b/c of slowed metabolism

 - Rough, dry, scaly skin

-Nosebleeds

- Bell Peppers

- Broccoli

- Oranges

- Papaya

- Romaine Lettuce

- Grapefruit

- Parsley

- Brussel Sprouts

- Diarrhea

- Abdominal Pains

- High Level of Stomach Acids

- Insomnia

- Hypoglycemia

- Increased Urination

- Osteoporosis

Who's at risk for C Deficiency?

- Alcoholics

- Pregnant Women (They also need to take extra Vitamin C because they are carrying an unborn child who needs the nutrients as well).

- Anyone with a diet lacking the essential nutrients and Vitamin C

- The Homeless

According to a report by the Institute of Medicine (2000), the Recommended Daily Amount increased to:

- 90 mg for men

- 75 mg for women

- If a person is a smoker, they should add and additional 35 mg per day.

- 85 mg for Pregnant Women

- 65-75 mg for Teenagers

- 20-45 mg for Children

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminC/

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002404.htm

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http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/v/vitamin_c_deficiency/causes.htm

http://students.depaul.edu/~svonk/linktwo.html

http://www.hoptechno.com/book29c.htm