vitamin c
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Vitamin CAnnie Marley
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Defined• Defined as a water-soluble nutrient found in
some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Another name is absorbic acid.
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Foods• Oranges• Lemons• Limes
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Deficiency• Bleeding and inflamed gums• Impaired wound healing• Excessive bleeding• Scurvy
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Is too much bad?• Yes, too much vitamin C can be bad for you.• While it is true your body does not store
vitamin C and it can be ‘excreted', it can accumulate if your intake is greater than the amount expelled.
• Bloating• Diarrhea