Vitamin C is one of the crucial nutrients of human
body needed for body's health, proper growth and development. It is found in
mainly in citrus fruits like lemon, orange etc. Lack of vitamin C can lead to a
lot of problems.
1. SCURVY: It
is one of the major problems caused by vitamin C deficiency. The patient feels
fatigue and tiredness and there is loss of appetite.
2. HYPERTHYROIDISM: Vitamin
C controls the health of thyroid gland along with other nutrients. Prolonged
vitamin C deficiency can lead to increased secretion of hormones from thyroid
gland causing sudden weight loss, palpitations, increase in appetite and
tremors etc.
3. SKIN PROBLEMS: Vitamin
C contains antioxidants that help in improving and maintaining skin health.
Deficiency of it leads to various skin problems like subcutaneous bleeding etc.
4. ANAEMIA: Vitamin
C plays a very important role in preventing anaemia as it helps in absorption
of iron which helps in its prevention.
5. DENTAL PROBLEMS: Vitamin
C is also responsible for gum and teeth health. Deficiency of it can lead to
problems like bleeding in the gums.
HOW TO TREAT IT?
Treatment of vitamin C deficiency or any type of
deficiency is by increasing the intake of that particular supplement.
There are multiple ways to treat vitamin C
deficiency that includes:
1. Vitamin C rich diet: Fruits
include oranges, lemons, strawberries, blackberries, guava, papaya etc.
Vegetables include tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, potatoes,
cabbage, spinach etc.
2. Supplements: Vitamin
C supplements can be taken like ascorbic acid tablets etc.
3. Avoid smoking: Avoid
smoking as it is found in some studies that smoking reduces the amount of
vitamin C in the body.
Need more advice or treatment? Many
health care experts at Antarnaad are always here to help you out. Antarnaad is
a growing network of experienced physiotherapists, dietitians, nutritionists,
fitness trainers and Yoga experts providing treatment for all the conditions.
For more information visit our website www.antarnaad.net or call our
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