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Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that helps fight cell damaging free radicals, which can lead to oxidative stress and the premature aging of cells.* Vitamin C also promotes proper immune system function.*
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∙ 14y agoprevents scurvy(a type of illness) and improve immunity
Vitamin C is ascorbic acid. It benefits the body by the growth and repair of tissues in all over the body. It is necessary to form collagen, an important protein used to make skin, scar tissue, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Vitamin C is essential for the healing of wounds, and for the repair and maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teethIt is also an antioxidant which blocks free radicals which contribute to aging, heartdisease, Arthritis. because it is water soluble it cannot be stored so it must e taken every. Sources:All fruits and vegetables contain some vitamin C. Foods with the highest sources include green peppers, citrus fruits and juices, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, turnip greens and other leafy greens, sweet and white potatoes, and cantaloupe. Other excellent sources include papaya, mango, watermelon, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, winter squash, red peppers, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, and pineapples
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∙ 13y agothe main function of vitamin c is to maintain a healthy immune system and help regenerate antioxidants and to produce collagen
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∙ 12y agoThe metabolic role of vitamin C would be that it is the synthesis of collagen, protein metabolism, iron absorption, and healing of wounds.
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∙ 14y agoStrengthens your immunity.
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What produces vitamin C in oranges?
vitamins are the result of exhudates of microbiology in plants, endophyte bacteria, yeasts and fungi. The exudates are the result of the metabolic/nutrional processes of these organisms.
Is vitamin C a mineral?
Yes but its a vitamin as wellAns: No ... that's why they call it vitamin... perhaps an enzyme.
What is another name for ' ascorbic acid'?
Vitamin C SS Raju
Which water-soluble vitamin can regenerate vitamin E after it has been oxidized?
vitamin c
What vitamin is found in oranges and lemoms?
Mainly vitamin c but im not sure of others.
What is the role of vitamin c with immune system?
yes oringese give vitamin c it enhance immune system
What vitamin has an important role in the formation of collegen fibers and prevention of scurvy?
Vitamin C
What goodness do fruits and vegetables have in them?
Fruits and vegetables have lots of vitamins and minerals in them. The main vitamin contents are vitamin c and vitamin B complex. These vitamins are important for immunity and maintenance of metabolic activities.
What vitamins play important role in formation of collagen?
vitamin C
What vitamin helps prevent infections and heals wounds?
The vitamin that prevents infections and promotes healing of wounds is Vitamin C. This vitamin also protects against bruising, helps prevent cancer, and helps with the growth of teeth and bones.
Name the vitamins possessing antioxidant role?
Vitamin E, B6, B 12, C
What vitamin is in oranges?
Vitamin C, also folic acid and a little potassium
What is an antivitamin?
An antivitamin is a compound which inhibits the metabolic action of a vitamin.
What is the vitamin content of aratiles?
it contains vitamin C
Does an apple is vitamin A or C?
An apple has both vitamin A and vitamin C.
Which vitamin is abundant in citrus fruits?
vitamin c
What will rot faster an apple with no vitamin c on it or an apple with vitamin c?
an apple with no vitamin c
