A publication of the british journal of pharmacology

Vitamin C: update on physiology and pharmacology

Cancer and vitamin c project

C for Yourself – Cancer & Vitamin C Project
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Listed below are the top three health disorders caused by Vitamin C deficiency

Scurvy: This is one disease that, if left untreated, can prove fatal. The initial symptoms of this disease are lethargy, followed by spots on the skin, especially in the thighs. Depression and lack of ability to move some parts of the body is also another symptom. Reddened mouth and mouth ulcers are also formed during the later stages of this disease. This is followed by bleeding gums and loosened teeth, which is the most visible symptom of scurvy. Advanced stages of this disease will lead to loss of teeth, opening of suppurated wounds, fever, jaundice and even death. This is primarily caused by lack of food that contains vitamin C. The only cure is to increase the levels of vitamin C in the body, either through food or via supplements.

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