Vitamin C, history, its sources and functions, its benefits and the diseases caused by the deficiency of vitamin C

 

.   VITAMIN:

                                            Vitamin C is also known as L-Ascorbic acid. 

Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin. Our body can't store it. It's excess amount releases with urine through out of the body. 

.     What is the history of vitamin C? 

•  Casimir Funk was the discoverer of the vitamins. He is known as " Father of   vitamin therapy".

•  Due to the Funk's work the process of naming of vitamins began.  

• Funk discovered vitamins in 1912. He also invented the name "vitamin" in 1912.  

• In 1930, Albert Szent-Gyorgyi discovered the vitamin C by the disease of Scurvy. 

.     What are the source of vitamin C?

•   Potatoes 

•   Tomatoes 

•   Citrus fruits 

•   Berries 

•   Peppers 

•   Cabbage 

•   Brussels sprouts 

•   Spinach 

•   Broccoli

•   Kiwi fruit 

.      What are the functions of vitamin C? 

•    Formation of Collagen

•    Maintain the functioning of Immune system

•    Help to absorb Iron

•    Keeps teeth and bones strong

•    Maintain Cartilage 

•    Help in healing of wound 

.    What are the benefits of vitamin C? 

•    Powerful Antioxidant 

•   Maintains high level of blood pressure 

•   Prevent the risks of Heart diseases 

•   Prevents Dementia 

•   Prevents the deficiency of Iron

•   Prevents Gout attack 

•   Reduces blood Uric acid level 

.    What diseases caused by the deficiency of the                   vitamin C? 

•   Lassitude 

•   Irritability

•   Weakness

•   Weight loss

•   Fatigue 

•   Red gums

•   Joint pain

•   Rough skin

•   Scurvy

•   Depression 

.     What are the diseases caused by the over dosing of          vitamin C? 

•   Kidney stones

•   Diarrhea 

•   Nausea

•   Vomiting 

•   Arthritis

•   Headache