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Sources of vitamin C and disease caused due to its deficiency

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid):

  • Dietary Sources: Amla (Indian Gooseberry - highest concentration), Citrus fruits (Lemons, Oranges), Guava, Tomatoes, and Green Peppers.
  • Deficiency Disease: Scurvy (characterized by bleeding spongy gums, subcutaneous petechiae, and impaired collagen wound healing).

हिंदी में प्रश्न एवं आदर्श उत्तर

विटामिन C के स्रोत एवं इसकी कमी से होने वाली बीमारी

विटामिन C (एस्कॉर्बिक अम्ल):

  • प्रमुख स्रोत: आँवला (सर्वाधिक समृद्ध), नींबू, संतरा, अमरूद, टमाटर, एवं हरी मिर्च।
  • कमी से होने वाला रोग: स्कर्वी (Scurvy) — मसूड़ों से खून आना, जोड़ों में दर्द, तथा घावों के भरने में अत्यधिक देरी।
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