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Vitamin C deficiency

Learn about six common signs of vitamin C deficiency. Recognizing these symptoms early can help you address the deficiency and improve your overall health.

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Vitamin C

Vitamin C plays an important role in maintaining good health. Vitamin C is also important for controlling high blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease. 
 

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Symptoms

Let's look at the six symptoms of vitamin C deficiency.

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Slow healing

The first sign is the slow healing of wounds on the body. 
 

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Bleeding gums

Vitamin C deficiency in the body can cause bleeding gums.

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Brittle nails

Vitamin C deficiency affects not only the skin and hair but also the nails. It will cause the nails to break. 

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Constant fatigue

Another symptom of vitamin C deficiency is constant fatigue. 

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Dry skin

Vitamin C deficiency makes the skin dry. 

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Joint pain

Vitamin C deficiency can cause joint pain. 

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Loss of appetite

Vitamin C deficiency can lead to iron deficiency. Loss of appetite is another symptom.
 

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