10 Symptoms of Vitamin C Deficiency

By: Sofia Keady

Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid) is an essential organic micro-nutrient that protects tissues from 
oxidative stress and plays an important role in the growth and repair of tissues in the body. It is water 
soluble found in watery components of food and a powerful antioxidant that may help prevent 
or delay some types of cell damage.

Top 5 Foods Highest in Vitamin C

1. Moringa - 100 g of pods contain 141 mg of Vitamin C








2. Guava - 100g contain 228.3 mg of Vitamin C 









3. Yellow Peppers - 100g contain 183.5 mg of Vitamin C









4. Kiwi - 100g contain 92.7 mg of Vitamin C







5. Broccoli  - 100g contain contain 89.2 mg of Vitamin C

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Sources:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002404.htm

https://www.nrv.gov.au/nutrients/vitamin-c