Vitamin C

Vitamin C cannot be produced by the human body, therefore, making it an essential component of the diet. This vitamin is required for the health and repair of various tissues in your body, including skin, bone, teeth, and cartilage. Persistent lack of vitamin C in your diet can lead to a condition called scurvy which is characterized by easy bruising, easy bleeding, and joint and muscle pains. Vitamin C deficiency can be treated with supplements of vitamin C and a diet rich in vitamin C.