How Does Vitamin C Therapy Enhance Overall Health?
- Crucial for synthesizing collagen, an essential part of connective tissue
- Promotes efficient wound healing
- Helps regenerate antioxidants within the body
- Maintains and enhances immune function by preventing and fighting of infections
- Aids in absorption of nonheme iron typically found in plant-based foods, reducing the risk of iron deficiency anemia
- Prevents the development of Scurvy
What are the General Outcomes of Insufficient Vitamin C Intake?
- Nausea
- Development of scurvy
- Flu-like symptoms partly due to low iron levels, as Vitamin C is needed for iron absorption
- Fragile skin
- Bleeding gums
- Bent or coiled hair
- Slow healing wounds
Individuals That are more Prone to Vitamin C Deficiency
- Elderly people
- Picky eaters
- individuals that are dependent on or misusing drugs
- People with chronic health disorders such as, eating disorders and depression
- Individuals living with a disability
References
Healthdirect Australia Limited. (2022, May). Vitamin C deficiency. healthdirect. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/vitamin-c-deficiency#what-is
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Vitamin C Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/