Vitamin C is essential for protecting our cells. It maintains skin, bones, blood vessels, and all sorts of tissue. It is one of the main nutrients that helps your body heal wounds.
Some good sources of vitamin c
- Oranges and other citrus fruits.
- Kiwi fruits
- Peppers
- Yams, sweet potatoes and potatoes.
- Grapes
What happens if you get too much Vitamin C?
In the unlikely event that you are consistently getting too much vitamin c. Here are some of the things that can happen:
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Insomnia
If you suspect you’re taking in too much vitamin c and showing these symptoms speak to a health professional.
Some surprising benefits of Vitamin D
- Some types of iron aren’t easy to absorb. Vitamin C increases absorption by combining with the iron to form a new (easier to absorb) compound. [WebMD reference]
- Vitamin C is great for collagen regeneration which helps keep the wrinkles away. [CNN reference]
- Vitamin C only stays in your system for 24 hours. It cannot be stored in your body so you need some every day. [NHS reference]
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