vitamin c

• sources of vitamin c are citrus fruits, kiwis, blackberries, tomatoes,
• sources of vitamin c are dark green vegetables, brussel sprouts, broccoli, green peppers
• sources of vitamin c are potatoes
• the function of vitamin c is to help the body absorb iron from foods
• the function of vitamin c is to form collagen (the substance that holds the whole body together, it is found in the bones, muscles, skin and tendons. it forms a scaffold to provide strength and structure)
• the function of vitamin c is to help resist infection
• the function of vitamin c is to help wounds heal
• extreme vitamin c deficiency can cause scurvy which is very rare nowadays. symptoms include bleeding gums, wounds not healing and general tiredness
• too little vitamin c can cause iron deficiency anaemia as iron needs vitamin c for the efficient absorption of iron
• any extra vitamin c is flushed out of the bod with urine