Vitamin C

Function

100

What are some good food sources of Vitamin C

Oranges, lemons, strawberries, kiwifruit, bell peppers, broccoli, and kale

200

True or False: Vitamin C cures the common cold.

False. It may slightly shorten the duration or reduce the severity of a cold, but it does not prevent it.

300

Which nutrient does Vitamin C help the body absorb

Iron

400

What is another name for Vitamin C

Ascorbic acid

500

What is the function of Vitamin C?

Wound Healing

Effect of too little

100

What causes it?

Not enough fruits and vegetables

200

What is the severe form called

Scurvy

300

How does it affect blood

Causes bleeding gums and skin bruises.

400

How does it affect the body

Impairs collagen production

500

How can you fix it?

Increasing vitamin C intake (fruits/veggies or supplements) quickly reverses symptoms.

Effect of too much

100

 Is 500 mg a day considered too much for an adult

False. The upper limit is 2,000 mg per day.

200

Is it easy to get too much vitamin C from eating fruits and vegetables

False. Overdose is usually caused by excessive supplements, not food.

300

Does excessive vitamin C increase the risk of kidney stones?

True. High doses increase oxalate excretion, which can form stones.

400

What can happen to your stomach when you overdose Vitamin c

Abdominal pain, cramping, and nausea are common symptoms.

500

Is it rare to overdose Vitamin C

^{Overdosing on vitamin C is rare because it is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning the body excretes excess amounts through urine.}