Basic knowledge about Vitamin C
Vitamin C , also known as Ascorbic Acid is a water soluble vitamin . As it is a water soluble vitamin,it won't be stored in the body and extra amounts taken would be excreted through urine. Let me give you a brief introduction about vitamin C. Daily Requirement The daily requirement or RDA Value for Vitamin C is as follows: Male : 90 mg/ day Female : 75 mg/ day Function Following are some of the functions of Vitamin C: It acts as an antioxidant. Plays role in the absorption of Iron Bone formation Heals the wound Prevents cataract formation , prevent heart diseases , prevent cancer Deficiency The deficiency of Vitamin C (although rare) causes a disease called Scurvy , which is characterized by anemia, bleeding gums , slow healing of wounds , painful gums , gum bleeding. Sources The following are the sources of Vitamin C or Ascorbic acid. Strawberry Cauliflower Citrus fruits like orange Tomato Blueberry Green peas Kiwi Broccoli Guava Raspberry