Vitamin C

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