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Written by Adrian Wozniak
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Tuesday, 29 September 2009 |
Common names
* Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid
Recommended Intake
* Males ≥ 19 years: 90 mg/day
* Females ≥ 19 years: 75 mg/day
What's Vitamin C for?
* Protects against the harmful effects of free radicals (an antioxidant)
* Assists in the formation of collagen, which is important for the health of blood vessels and gums, development of bones and teeth, and wound healing
* Helps resist infection, preventing and treating the common cold
* Has been found to decrease risk of cancer, heart disease, cataracts, and other diseases
Best Food sources
* Fruit and vegetables. Particularly excellent sources are red bell peppers, kiwi, oranges, broccoli, strawberries, tomato juice, watermelon, potatoes, bananas, and carrots
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