What to Know About Vitamin C Deficiency

When we hear about vitamin C, we tend to think of orange juice and childhood, but the reality is that vitamin C is still vitally important as adults. Cases of vitamin C deficiency can range from moderate to severe, but either way, need to be tended to.

Vitamin C deficiency can lead to such symptoms as easy bruising, joint pains, weakness and tiny spots on your skin. Although deficiency can affect your day-to-day life, it is easily combated with vitamin C supplements.

Here are three groups of people who may be at risk for vitamin C deficiency:

1) Dieters

Although a healthy diet can lead to weight loss, a balanced lifestyle and an improved physical state, fad diets can do the opposite. If you’re on a fad diet, make sure to watch your vitamin C levels, as you’re at risk of deficiency.

2) Those With a Medical Condition

Certain health conditions, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, can impact your vitamin C levels. If you’ve had a history of medical issues, talk to your doctor about how that can impact your vitamin levels.

3) Smokers

Did you know that smoking impacts the ability of your body to absorb vitamin C? Since the body slows the absorption of vitamin C in smokers, we advise they supplement their daily vitamin C intake.

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