What is Vitamin C?

Vitamin C (or L-ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin that is found naturally in some foods and can be taken as a dietary supplement. Since humans cannot synthesize vitamin C endogenously, it is considered to be an “essential” nutrient. 

The body requires vitamin C for the biosynthesis of L-carnitine, collagen, and some important neurotransmitters – hormones critical to the nervous system. Vitamin C is also required to metabolise proteins, synthesize collagen for wound healing, and detoxify the body through its role as a physiological antioxidant. 

Signs of Vitamin C Deficiency:

A lack of vitamin C leads to a condition called scurvy with signs that can include: 

• Fatigue
• Lassitude
• Connective tissue weakness
• Weak capillaries

Other signs of Vitamin C deficiency:

• Small acne-like bumps on arms or thighs
• Spoon-shaped fingernails with red spots or lines
• Dry skin
• Easy bruising
• Slow wound healing
• Painful and/or swollen joints
• Weak bones
• Bleeding gums
• Tooth loss
• Poor immunity
• Persistent anemia
• Unexplained weight gain
• Chronic inflammation

Vitamin C Deficiency Causes:

Some causes of vitamin C deficiency can include:

• Lack of vitamin C in the diet
• Smoking
• Drugs and/or alcoholism
• Crohn’s disease
• Ulcerative colitis.
• Age
• Pregnancy and lactation
• Dialysis
• Exposure to toxins

Benefits of Vitamin C Supplementation:

Supplements can also be used to top up vitamin C levels with benefits that include:  

• Scurvy reversal
• Increased energy
• Better immunity
• Reduced inflammation
• Increased immunity
• Better mood
• Healthier teeth and gums
  

  What is Vitamin C?

  Vitamin C (or L-ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin that is found naturally in some foods and can be taken as a dietary supplement. Since humans cannot synthesize vitamin C endogenously, it is considered to be an “essential” nutrient. 

  The body requires vitamin C for the biosynthesis of L-carnitine, collagen, and some important neurotransmitters – hormones critical to the nervous system. Vitamin C is also required to metabolise proteins, synthesize collagen for wound healing, and detoxify the body through its role as a physiological antioxidant. 

  Signs of Vitamin C Deficiency:

  A lack of vitamin C leads to a condition called scurvy with signs that can include: 

  • Fatigue
  • Lassitude
  • Connective tissue weakness
  • Weak capillaries

  Other signs of Vitamin C deficiency:

  • Small acne-like bumps on arms or thighs
  • Spoon-shaped fingernails with red spots or lines
  • Dry skin
  • Easy bruising
  • Slow wound healing
  • Painful and/or swollen joints
  • Weak bones
  • Bleeding gums
  • Tooth loss
  • Poor immunity
  • Persistent anemia
  • Unexplained weight gain
  • Chronic inflammation

  Vitamin C Deficiency Causes:

  Some causes of vitamin C deficiency can include:

  • Lack of vitamin C in the diet
  • Smoking
  • Drugs and/or alcoholism
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Ulcerative colitis.
  • Age
  • Pregnancy and lactation
  • Dialysis
  • Exposure to toxins

  Benefits of Vitamin C Supplementation:

  Supplements can also be used to top up vitamin C levels with benefits that include:  

  • Scurvy reversal
  • Increased energy
  • Better immunity
  • Reduced inflammation
  • Increased immunity
  • Better mood
  • Healthier teeth and gums