Vitamin C Deficiency

My Best Food Sources of Vitamin C

Orange, mango, kiwi, sourkrout, broccoli, parsley, avocado, tomatoes (cooked), leeks, chlorella, baked sweet potatoes, bell peppers, apple, blueberries.

Symptoms of Vitamin C Deficiency

Skin:

• Perifollicular hemorrhages

• Red or blue spots on the skin,usually on the shins

• Easy bruising

• Wounds take a long time to heal (scurvy)

• Dry skin

• Rough, Bumpy Skin

Nails:

Spoon-shaped fingernails with red spots or lines.

Hair:

• Corkscrew hair

• Bumps around hair follicles

• Dry hair

• Bright red hair follicles

Eyes

Irritated eyes - vitamin C safeguards against oxidative stress and plays a vital role in preserving a healthy tear film.

Joints:

Painful, swollen joints

Mouth:

Bleeding gums, tooth loss

In Children

Bone growth may be impaired

Vitamin C suplementation

While obtaining vitamin C from a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables is ideal, supplementation can be a valuable option for individuals who struggle to meet their daily recommended intake or have specific health needs.

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Fix Nutrient Deficiencies

Explore a convenient DATA SHEET I've compiled to help you identify the foods that can address nutrient deficiencies. It is a very helpfull way to reivaluate your diet and see what you maybe issing.