In this video I discuss Vitamin C. Some of its functions in the body, foods rich in Vitamin C, some of the effects of deficiency and daily recommendations.





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L-ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin. Vitamin C plays an important role as an antioxidant and for the production of collagen which is an essential component of skin, bone, ligaments, and other connective structures.

Vitamin C can be found in green leafy vegetables and several different citrus fruits.

Deficiencies in vitamin C can lead to resistance in healing cuts and weakness in bones, cartilage, and connective tissue.

The recommended amount of Vitamin C to be consumed daily is 75mg for women and 90 mg for men. For instance, 1/2 cup of Kale (40mg) and 1/2 cup of strawberries (50mg) would provide the recommended daily amount.

If you are getting multiple servings of fruits and vegetables daily of which at least one leafy green veggie and one citrus fruit is consumed, there is little concern for meeting the daily recommendation for vitamin c. In our vitamin deficiency rating scale, vitamin c is a 2.