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What do humans need from vitamin C?

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15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Vitamin C has the ability to improve your iron absorption rate. This means you are able to use more of the food that you take in, which also prevents iron-deficiency anemia. If your iron storage in your body is adequate, this can also increase the body's immune system.

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