Vitamin C Deficiency

Abstract

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin found abundantly in citrus fruits, vegetables, and possess antioxidant properties. It is crucial for skin, bone, and connective tissue, and its deficiency is characterised by swollen and bleeding gums, easy fracturing of bones, fatigue, delay in healing of wounds, swelling in joints, perifollicular haemorrhage, keratosis pilaris, and scurvy. Pregnant women, elderly, and people of low socio income are more prone to deficiency of Vitamin C. Low levels of Vitamin C can be checked by incorporating its rich dietary sources like fresh fruits and vegetables in daily diet or through dietary supplements.