Scurvy caused by Vitamin C lack.

Scurvy leads:

• liver spots on the skin
• anemia
• decreased ability to fight infection
• possible weight gain because of slowed metabolism
• spongy gums
• Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums)
• rough, dry, scaly skin
• decreased wound-healing rate
• easy bruising
• nosebleeds
• weakened tooth enamel
• swollen and painful joints
• death

Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for Vitamin C:

• Infants 0 - 6 months 40 mg per day
• Infants 7 - 12 months 50 mg per day
• Children 1 - 3 years 15 mg per day
• Children 4 - 8 years 25 mg per day
• Children 9 - 13 years 45 mg per day
• Adolescent female 14 - 18 years 65 mg per day
• Adolescent male 14 - 18 male 75 mg per day
• Adult male 90 mg per day
• Adult female 75 mg per day

Vegetables and fruits are richest natural sources of Vitamin C.

Following vegetable food are rich in Vitamin C (sorted by amount):

Vitamin C is not-toxic because it is water-soluble and it is excreted regularly.

High doses (more then 2000 mg per day) can cause:

• diarrhea
• gas
• stomach upset
• iron overload

Vitamin C (also known as L-ascorbate) - water-soluble vitamin essential for higher primates.

Vitamin C is essential for growth and development.
Vitamin C plays role in: