• 9 years ago
Vitamin C is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body.

Form an important protein used to make Skin, Tendons, Ligaments and blood Vessels
Heal wounds and form scar tissue.
Repair and maintain cartilage, bones and teeth.

Vitamin C is Antioxidant. It blocks damage caused by Free Radicals. (Tobaco Smoke, Radiation, Cancer, Heart desease and Artrhritis)

Want to know which are the main food sources of Vitamin C?

Fruits like:
Cantaloupe (melón)
Citrus Fruits & Juices, like Orange or Grapefruit.
Kiwi
Mango
Papaya
Pinapple
Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Cranberries

And Vegetables like:

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower
Green and red peppers
Spinach, cabbage, turnip greens, and other leafy greens
sweet and white potatoes
Tomatoes and Tomato juice
Winter Squash (calabazas, zapallos)

The best food sources of vitamin C are uncooked or raw fruits and vegetables.

Start eating more of these, and you’ll get a healthy life!