What are the signs of Vitamin C Deficiency?
• Scurvy • Muscle weakness • Bruising • Swollen gums • Anemia • Loss of teeth • Frequent infections • Slow healing of wounds • Digestive difficulties NOTE: Vitamin C it used up more rapidly under stress conditions. Is Vitamin C supplementation affected by other supplements / medicines? • The following decrease the effect of Vitamin C: Aspirin, Barbiturates, Mineral Oil, Oral Contraceptives, Salicylates, Tobacco. • A deficiency of Vitamin A can lead to loss of vitamin C. • Each cigarette destroys 25mg of Vitamin C. • Vitamin C works best in conjunction with bioflavanoids, calcium and magnesium. Does Vitamin C supplementation effect other supplements / medicines? • The following have decreased effect from Vitamin C supplementation. Anti-cholinergics, Copper, Oral Anticoagulants. • Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a detoxifier that reduces the toxicity of common drugs such as cortisone, aspirin, and insulin. It can also reduce the toxicity of some heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and arsen
