Q. A vitamin C deficiency leads to a breakdown in the arterial walls, due to a lack of repair options. The liver produces cholestoral to plug the cracks, so blood doesn't start leaking through the coronary artery walls. So why is cholestoral considered bad when it's saving your life?
A. You've hit on an important topic, because there is some research coming out now, that seems to indicate our thinking on this has been backward;
it is a MARKER for something bad happening, but it's not actually the CAUSE of the problem.
In other words, yes, high levels in your bloodstream are connected to heart disease, etc., but that doesn't mean it's causative.
So, to take Statins, etc., to cut down on the levels, may be actually harming you.
And you're a bit off on the Vitamin C thing; yes, SCURVY causes the lesions you're talking about, but that is not 'mild' Vitamin C deficiency, that is ACUTE deficiency.
Eating too much saturated fats, and not exercising enough is by far the biggest causes of lesions inside your arteries.
And taking megadoses of Vitamin C has not been proven to help anyone in any way, incidentally.
it is a MARKER for something bad happening, but it's not actually the CAUSE of the problem.
In other words, yes, high levels in your bloodstream are connected to heart disease, etc., but that doesn't mean it's causative.
So, to take Statins, etc., to cut down on the levels, may be actually harming you.
And you're a bit off on the Vitamin C thing; yes, SCURVY causes the lesions you're talking about, but that is not 'mild' Vitamin C deficiency, that is ACUTE deficiency.
Eating too much saturated fats, and not exercising enough is by far the biggest causes of lesions inside your arteries.
And taking megadoses of Vitamin C has not been proven to help anyone in any way, incidentally.
All of the following statements about nutritional disorders are correct except:?
Q. All of the following statements about nutritional disorders are correct except:
A)Rickets is caused by a vitamin C deficiency.
B) Weak bones are caused by a calcium deficiency.
C) Obesity is caused by over nourishment.
D) Beriberi is caused by a vitamin B1 deficiency.
E) Lack of iodine in the diet affects metabolic rate.
A)Rickets is caused by a vitamin C deficiency.
B) Weak bones are caused by a calcium deficiency.
C) Obesity is caused by over nourishment.
D) Beriberi is caused by a vitamin B1 deficiency.
E) Lack of iodine in the diet affects metabolic rate.
A. A)
Rickets is actually caused by a vitamin D deficiency. A vitamin C deficiency leads to scurvy.
Rickets is actually caused by a vitamin D deficiency. A vitamin C deficiency leads to scurvy.
Does sudden yellow teeth indicate a particular vitamin deficiency?
Q. I've been an orange juice junkie my whole life, but I've been without it for a month now and just noticed my bottom teeth are definitely more yellow than before. I'm wondering if the two could be related. Is this a sign of a Vitamin C or some other vitamin deficiency?
A. This is from http://en.allexperts.com/q/Dentistry-966/toddlers-teeth-turning-yellow.htm
says: The yellow color is probably a surface stain. It is certainly not from a nutritional or vitamin deficiency, nor is it a symptom of an illness.
says: The yellow color is probably a surface stain. It is certainly not from a nutritional or vitamin deficiency, nor is it a symptom of an illness.
what do i say if i have to talk to a group about vitamin c deficiency diseases?
Q. i have to talk about 'scurvy' 'rickets' and something like 'berry berry' to a large group at a pirate themed camp for kids aged nine to twelve. i also have to make smoothies with lots of vitamins, but i really need something to say to the group about lack of vitamin c and the diseases that apply to it.
A. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is essential for the formation of bone and connective tissue (which binds other tissues and organs together). Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron, and it helps burns and wounds heal. Like vitamin E, vitamin C is an antioxidant: It protects cells against damage by free radicals, which are reactive by-products of normal cell activity. Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy. In adults, the deficiency usually results from a diet low in vitamin C. For example, vitamin C deficiency may develop in people who eat only such foods as dried meat, tea, toast, and canned vegetables. Smoking increases the vitamin C requirement by 30 to 50%. Surgery, and burns can significantly increase the body's requirements for vitamin C and the risk of vitamin C deficiency. The diagnosis of scurvy is based on symptoms. Blood tests detect a very low level of vitamin C. Scurvy is treated with daily vitamin C supplements. Such treatment plus iron supplements can cure the anemia.
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