Vitamin C

Do You Have a Vitamin C Deficiency?  

Symptoms: 

• Fatigue and weakness 

• Frequent bruising 

• Swollen, bleeding gums and/or tooth loss 

• Joint pain and swelling 

• Dry, rough or scaly skin 

• Slow wound healing 

• Nosebleeds 

• Weakened immune system – frequent illness 

• Irritability or mood changes 

Key facts:

Vitamin C is a very powerful antioxidant that can strengthen your body’s natural defenses against infectious diseases. Vitamin C has been linked to numerous health benefits like boosting your immune system, lowering blood pressure, increasing antioxidant levels, promoting iron absorption, reducing the risk of heart disease and protecting against gout flareups.

Vitamin C also produces collagen production and cell turnover which leaves your skin looking healthier. 

Deficiency is more common in people with limited diets or certain medical conditions. High stress, illness and poor diet deplete Vitamin C very quickly. Increasing intake of Vitamin C rich foods, like citrus fruits, berries, bell peppers and leafy greens and/or taking supplements can help address the deficiency. 

Since your body does not produce it naturally, Vitamin C is available from many different sources. Especially good sources are citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi, bell peppers, kale, spinach and broccoli.