VITAMINS & MINERALS

WHAT DOES VITAMIN C DO FOR YOU BODY?

• Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods.
• In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals
• Free radicals are compounds formed when our bodies convert the food we eat into energy.
• The body also needs vitamin C to make collagen, a protein required to help wounds heal.

WHAT FOODS CONTAIN VITAMIN C ?

• Peppers, guavas, kale are some vegetables that contain vitamin c
• Some more are also kiwi, broccoli, berries, citrus fruits
• And also tomatoes, peas, and papayas

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