Vitamin C’s Importance

• important for many basic human bodily functions

• vital for metabolic processes and overall health

• specifically important to human growth and development

• has many cardiovascular benefits

• helps the immune system strengthen itself and fight viruses, bacteria, and other forms of infection

Consequences of Not Getting Enough Vitamin C

• higher risk of cancer

• higher risk of cardiovascular-related illnesses

• more susceptible to the common cold

• skin dryness and damage

• slower immune system/poor immunity

• fatigue

• weight gain

Consequences of Getting Too Much Vitamin C

• Digestive distress

  • eg. nausea, diarrhea

• iron overload

• kidney stones

• abdominal pain

• sleeping problems

• bloating

The Best Sources of Vitamin C

• Fruits and vegetables are the best and often most accessible source of Vitamin C for human consumption

• Oranges, peppers, strawberries, broccoli are some of the fruits and vegetables with the highest amounts of Vitamin C