(HealthDay News) - Vitamin C is an antioxidant that’s found primarily in citrus fruits, leafy green vegetables, broccoli, potatoes and other fruits and veggies.
Significant enough vitamin C deficiency can lead to a condition called scurvy.
Here are warning signs that you’re not getting enough vitamin C, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:
Excessively dry hair with ends that split easily.Scaly, rough, dry skin.Bleeding or inflamed gums.Wounds that heal slowly, frequent infections, and bruising easily.Frequent nosebleeds.Pain and swelling in the joints.Anemia.Weakened tooth enamel.
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