Vitamins are any of a group of organic compounds that, in very small amounts, are essential for normal growth, development, and metabolism. They cannot be synthesized in the body (with a few exceptions) and must be supplied by the diet. Lack of sufficient quantities of any of the vitamins produces a specific deficiency disease. Vitamins are generally classified as water-soluble or fat-soluble. The water-soluble vitamins are the vitamin-B complex and vitamin C; the fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Vitamin C (Active)
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This is a blood test for vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid. Vitamin C has several important functions, including helping to protect cells, maintaining healthy skin, blood vessels, bones and cartilage, helping with wound healing. Lack of vitamin C can lead to scurvy. Mild deficiencies may occur in infants given unsupplemented cows’ milk and in people with poor or very restricted diets. Vitamin C is found in a wide variety of fruit and vegetables. Good sources include: oranges and orange juice, red and green peppers, strawberries, blackcurrants, broccoli, brussels sprouts, potatoes, Adults aged 19 to 64 need 40mg of vitamin C a day. You should be able to get all the vitamin C you need from your daily diet.
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