It is also known as ascorbic acid. It is a water soluble, thermolabile vitamin. Prevents scurvy, promotes good teething, facilitates blood circulation. In teeth, due to lack of vitamin C, odontoblasts, instead of forming dentin, form osteoid tissue; the gums become engorged; spongy tissue forms, there are easy hemorrhages, ulcerations, secondary infections and, finely, there may be an expulsive gingivitis with drooping of teeth due to involvement of the alveoli. The daily need for ascorbic acid for adults is 75 mg.
Food rich Vitamin C: Beetroot, beetroot, broccoli, cashew, caruru, onion, cabbage, guava, guava, currant, lemon, papaya, mango, turnip, pepperoni, radish, radish, parsley , tangerine uvaia.