Consumption- Vitamin C
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/chp/cdrr/nutrition/facts/vitaminc.html
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Vitamin C - Food Sources
http://www.ironmagazine.com/2013/vitamin-c-post-workout-lowers-cortisol-increases-recovery/
Vitamin C Deficiency: Scurvy
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Signs and Symptoms of Scurvy
Bleeding
Lack of Healing
Brittle Bones
Anemia
Infection
Muscles deteriorate
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Vitamin C HIGHLIGHTS
Vitamin CRDA Men: 90 mg/day Women: 75 mg/day Smokers: +35 mg/day
Upper Level Intake for Adults: 2000 mg/day
Destroyed by heat and oxygen
Raw Fruits and vegetables every day
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