What is the difference between Vitamin C and Vitamin D?

What is the difference between Vitamin C and Vitamin D?

Vitamin C and Vitamin D — Although these two vitamins are very important for our body, they have many differences in their structure, source, function, and how they work in the body.

Below is a breakdown of their differences:

Regarding Vitamin C

Type: Water-soluble

Source: Mainly fruits and vegetables (lemon, guava, orange, tomato, green chili, etc.)

Storage in the body: Does not accumulate in the body for long

Main function: Antioxidant, helps in disease prevention,

Deficiency symptoms: Scurvy, bleeding gums, fatigue, decreased immunity

Heat sensitivity: Breaks down in heat

Risks of taking supplements: Even if in excess, it is easily excreted through urine

Regarding Vitamin D

Type: Fat-soluble

Source: Sunlight, egg yolk, fish oil, milk, fortified foods

Storage in the body: Can be stored in the liver and fat

Main function: Maintains good bone health, increases calcium absorption, helps in disease prevention

Deficiency symptoms: Bone weakness, rickets (in children) cases), osteomalacia, fatigue, mood swings

Heat sensitivity: Stable in heat

Risks of taking supplements: Excessive intake can cause poisoning (Vitamin D toxicity)

In short:

Vitamin C = immunity + collagen + wound healing

Vitamin D = strong bones + calcium absorption + sunlight needed