To
maintain collagen, a protein necessary in the formation
of connective tissue in skin, ligaments
and bones.
It
strengthens the dentin in teeth and is important
in helping to prevent plaque formation
on teeth.
It
facilitates the formation of connective tissue in the scar.
Problem of too little Vitamin C
The
early symptoms are relatively nonspecific:
figure,
general weakness, shortness of breath,
muscle
cramps, aching bones and joints and loss of appetite.
It
is known as petechiae.
The
spot will appear when the body's normal store of vitamin C.
Problems of too much Vitamin C
It
is water soluble and it is not stored
in significant quantities
in the body.
If
daily intakes exceed 250 to 300 milligrams,
the body will become saturated,
not absorb the extra amounts
and excrete them.