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Surprising Sources of Vitamin C

January 23 2019

You will find that you can obtain this versatile nutrient from so many other sources aside from oranges and ascorbic acid tablets or capsules. Vitamin C is a very important nutrient. A water-soluble vitamin (excess amounts of it are flushed out of the body via the kidneys) and a powerful antioxidant, everyone knows that vitamin...


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Top 10 Vitamin C-Rich Foods You Should Include In Your Diet

October 7 2017

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is arguably the best-known immune-boosting vitamin and critical for the normal functioning of the body. It is a powerful antioxidant which helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals that could contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease, cancers, and other diseases. As it’s a water-soluble vitamin,...


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