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Vitamin C

Updated: Jan 26, 2021

Vitamin C is essential to everyone’s health. It is a water-soluble vitamin that is found in many foods. It is also used in your body to help synthesize important compounds.



Vitamin C is essential to everyone’s health. It is a water-soluble vitamin that is found in many foods. It is also used in your body to help synthesize important compounds.


What are the symptoms of low vitamin C? In addition to scurvy, which is the most well-known vitamin C deficiency disease, other symptoms of a vitamin C deficiency include:

Fatigue Impaired wound healing Chronic pain Swelling Weakened bones Poor immune function Corkscrew hairs Rough skin Weight gain Shortness of breath Depression Bleeding gums Loose teeth Anemia Easy bruising Dry skin Red patches on skin Spoon-shaped fingernails
 

Like I said above- Vitamin C is essential to everyone’s health. Let' take a look at benefits and how to ensure we get our Vitamin C intake

Benefits: 1. Acts as an Antioxidant 2. Helps absorb Iron and B12 in your body 3. Boosts Immunity! 4. Helps reduce heart disease 5. Promotes healthy skin! 6. Reduces painful Arthritis



Top Sources: 1. Vegetables: Kale, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Spinach

2. Fruits: Kiwi, Oranges, Strawberries, Papaya, Pineapples, Grapefruit, Mangos.

3. Supplements- Always try to get this from food sources first but if you need an extra immunity boost- Truvani, Pure Synergy, Navitas or more!


-Steadfast Mama


(I am not a doctor and recommend you talk to your health care professional before taking anything)


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