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Are you getting enough Vitamin C?- the link to Scurvy, Colds and Allergy ...with Ilyse Jones
Description
In this #NutritionScienceBites episode Professor Clare Collins talks with Ilyse Jones about the importance of vitamin C and reports that inadequate intakes are becoming more common. They discuss the signs and symptoms of deficiency, including scurvy and how food patterns impact vitamin C levels in your blood. They cover insights from recent research, historical studies, and practical tips for maintaining optimal vitamin C intakes, including for people on GLP-1 medications.
Key topics
- Vitamin C blood levels and deficiency thresholds
- Historical and scientific evidence on scurvy
- Food sources rich in vitamin C including Australian bush foods
- Signs and symptoms of vitamin C deficiency
- Impact of diet, lifestyle, and medications on vitamin C needs
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