Vitamin C and Me...The best sources of Vitamin C can be found in fruits and vegetables. Benefits... 1. Helps produce collagen, a protein needed to help create and maintain healthy teeth. 2. Could help reduce some of the difficulties associated with diabetes. 3. Commonly known for assisting the proper function of the immune system. 4. Is water-soluble and is also known as ascorbic acid. 5. Is an antioxidant. 6. Is responsible for producing collagen which is the binding substance present in our muscles and bones. 7. Helps your immune system. Defecencies: Often result in the development of black, swollen gums also known as scurvy. Depression and stress is also known to cause a decrease of the vitamin in the body therefore, depressed and/or stressed people need greater amounts during these times.
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