Name: Vitamin C
Cheif functions in your body: Collagen synthesis, antioxydant, thyroxin synthesis, amino acid metabolism, strengthens resistance to infection, helps absorption of iron
Significant sources: Citrus fruits, cabbage-type vegetables, dark green vegetables, cantaloupe, strawberries, peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, papayas, mangoes
 Deficiency Symptoms
Common Names: Scurvy
Nervous/Muscular Systems: Muscle degeneration and pain, hysteria, depression
Blood/Circulatory System: Anemia (small-cell type), atherosclerotic plaques, pinpoint hemorrhages
Other: Failure of wounds to heal
Immune System: Suppression, frequent infections
Mouth, Gums, Tongue: Bleeding gums, loosened teeth
Skin: Rough skin, blotchy bruises
Toxicity Symptoms
Digestive System: Nausea, abdominal cramps, diarrhea
Nervous/Muscular Systems: Headache, fatigue, insomnia
Other: Interference with medical tests, aggravation of gout symptoms, urinary tract problems, kidney stones
Skin: Hot flashes, rashes
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