Vitamin C by David X Lowell

Vitamin C

dxlowell — 2015-10-26 13:38:53 UTC

By David Lowell

What is Vitamin C?

dxlowell — 2015-10-26 13:40:31 UTC

Vitamin C is a type of vitamin that is found in fruits and vegetables.

What does Vitamin C do to your body?

dxlowell — 2015-10-26 13:46:27 UTC

It helps your connective tissues, muscles and skin stronger, hastens the healing of wounds and bones, and increases resistance of infection.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/nutrition/Pages/Vitamin-Supplements-and-Children.aspx

Which foods and drinks is Vitamin C found in?

dxlowell — 2015-10-26 13:51:06 UTC

What would happen when your low on Vitamin C

dxlowell — 2015-10-26 13:59:12 UTC

Without it, you get tired and weak, feel muscle and joint pains, you're easily bruised, get spots that look like tiny, red-blue bruises on your skin and may lose your own teeth.

http://patient.info/health/vitamin-c-deficiency-leaflet

Three intresting facts about Vitamin C

dxlowell — 2015-10-26 14:08:52 UTC

1.) Vitamin C deficiency is called scurvy, a disease that was a common and fatal among sailors who went long periods of time without fruits or vegetables.

2.) It can prevent many other common disease like cancer.

3.) Taking too much vitamin c can cause diarrhea, nausea and stomach cramps.

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-Consumer/

http://www.myfooddiary.com/Resources/nutrient_facts/nutrient_vitaminC.asp

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-Consumer/

How much vitamin c does a teenager need per day?

dxlowell — 2015-10-29 13:36:51 UTC

Teens 14–18 years (boys)	75 mg
Teens 14–18 years (girls)	65 mg

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-Consumer/