10 Symptoms of Scurvy
Symptom #9: Shortness of Breath
Iron in our blood has an affinity to oxygen which means it is able to transport oxygen around our body. Vitamin C helps us absorb iron and, with insufficient vitamin C, we will not be able to absorb the iron we need. This, in turn, means that our blood will not be able to transport sufficient oxygen around our bodies.
A lack of oxygen in the blood due to a lack of iron is known as iron deficiency anaemia. This can cause us to become lethargic, while it can also trigger the sensation of being short of breath. The condition is quite easily overcome by adding vitamin C to the diet.
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