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Vitamin C deficiency can cause gum bleeding as well as bleeding from other sites. Hence, vitamin C supplements are given to these patients. Vitamin D is available from green leafy vegetables. There are side effects of giving megadoses of excessive Vitamin C supplements to a person which is above the tolerable limit. Some of them are GI disturbances, diarrhea, and at times, hemolysis. Hence, it is better to give supplementation only when it is required. Dr. Sukanya Jana, pediatrician from Kolkata,West Bengal discusses whether Vitamin C supplements are required for children.

Dr. Sukanya Jana

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