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.
The symptoms of vitamin C deficiency include gums that swell and bleed. Why does this occur?
Q. The symptoms of vitamin C deficiency include gums that swell and bleed. Why does this occur?
a. Lack of vitamin C allows bacteria in the mouth to irritate the gums
b. Lack of vitamin C decreases the pH of the mouth
c. There is reduced collagen synthesis
d. There is increased plaque formation around the gums
a. Lack of vitamin C allows bacteria in the mouth to irritate the gums
b. Lack of vitamin C decreases the pH of the mouth
c. There is reduced collagen synthesis
d. There is increased plaque formation around the gums
A. reduced collagen synthesis
Is there a limit at how much Vitamin C is actually useful?
Q. Im asking because I am sick so my friend gave me Emergen-C that has about 1,600% of your daily vitamin C.
I don't believe you can overdose on Vitamin C, but does your body keep absorbing Vitamin C? Or after like say a few hundred percent does your body just ignore the rest?
I don't believe you can overdose on Vitamin C, but does your body keep absorbing Vitamin C? Or after like say a few hundred percent does your body just ignore the rest?
A. Although it is rare, vitamin C overdose is possible. Some symptoms include upset stomach & nausea. It can also sometimes cause kidney stones & copper deficiencies
Can i have improvement in my speech through better nutrition?
Q. I noticed when i started taking 65 mg of iron, it became easier for me to pronounce words and i had less soreness. I did some research online and found out that iron deficiency leads to inflammation of the tongue, nose, and face. This was consistent with the symptoms i had before and i don't have them as much anymore. Is there anything else i can do nutrition wise to improve my speech and reduce inflammation? I just bought new supplements with iron and vitamin c combined together.
A.
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