Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT) have provided plenty of opportunities to sports science experts to conduct various studies on Southern Tigers' players. [1/9]

Every unfavourable finding to the team will be evaluated to improve on the players' performance and quality. One of the studies is related to Vitamin C.

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1. What's Vitamin C and its main function?

Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a type of vitamin that is not produced by the human body. It does not last long and will disappear within 20 days.

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Its main function is to ensure muscle tissues, bones and collagen are in a good condition. Besides that, it can help maintain the body's immune system to fight off diseases.

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2. What causes Vitamin C deficiency?

Among the causes of Vitamin C deficiency is its heavy consumption during cell regeneration after conducting physical activity. Due to Vitamin C not remaining in the body for long periods, it can easily be depleted.

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3. What are the effects of Vitamin C deficiency?

For footballers, Vitamin C deficiency mostly leads to slow recovery from injuries especially those involving cartilages.

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Besides that, the players are more susceptible to infections leading to fever, cough and flu due to a poor immune system.

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Vitamin C deficiency can be addressed by eating more fruits and vegetables. Get advice from doctors if you want to get the suitable dosage of Vitamin C tablets for yourself.

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This health information is provided by Dr. Abdul Razak Ahmad, team doctor of Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT). Luaskan Kuasamu Johor.

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