VITAMIN C: ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH?
VITAMIN C
must be consumed in food or supplements because it cannot be made in our bodies
essential for many of our body systems to function properly
important for the immune system; one of the most important antioxidants
required with people who are diabetic; glucose competes with vitamin C to enter the cells leaving the cells deficient in Vitamin C
DAILY REQUIREMENTS
The daily requirements are different for each of us depending on our age and our lifestyle habits; the recommended daily requirement for Men is 90 mg. and for Women is 75 mg.
If you are a smoker, have gastrointestinal issues or are dealing with cancer you may be more susceptible to deficiency.
The daily upper limit for Vitamin C is between 400-2000 milligrams (depending on age)
SIGNS OF DEFICIENCY
bleeding gums
cardiovascular disease
easy bruising
fatigue
frequent infections
slow wound healing
joint pain
loose teeth
scurvy
weight loss
CAUSES OF DEFICIENCY
aging
antibiotics
aspirin use
birth control use
cortisone
diabetes mellitus
high blood pressure
high fever
painkillers
smoking
stress
sulfa drug use
FOOD SOURCES
red chilli peppers
guavas
red sweet peppers
kale leaves
parsley
collard greens
turnip greens
green sweet peppers
broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Bok Choy
Butter Nut Squash
Mustard greens
Watercress
Cauliflower
Red cabbage
Strawberries
Papayas
Spinach
Oranges
Orange juice
Cabbage
Lemon juice
grapefruit
kiwi
mango
FOR MORE HELP WITH SUPPLEMENTS FOLLOW THE LINKS BELOW
Sending A Wish Your Way For A Well BALANCED Day
Jenny
