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Vitamin C: An antioxidant needed for wound healing, gums and iron absorption. Food sources include amla, guava, citrus fruits (suntala, kagati), tomatoes, potatoes, green chillies, leafy greens.
What does vitamin c do?
An antioxidant needed for wound healing, gums and iron absorption.
Which foods have vitamin c?
Amla, guava, citrus fruits (suntala, kagati), tomatoes, potatoes, green chillies, leafy greens.
What are the signs of low vitamin c?
Scurvy: bleeding gums, poor wound healing, tiredness (rare).
Can I take too much vitamin c?
Large supplement amounts can cause diarrhoea and kidney stones in some people.
SI summary (own words); NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheets as reference