Vitamin ? ? ?!
Question:
Vitamin ? ? ?
what has vitamin c in it and what are some of the main things that vitamin c does?
Answers:
citrus fruits (oranges, lemons etc)
green leafy vegetables
berries (blackberries, strawberries, redcurrants etc)
tomatoes
green and red peppers
broccoli
sprouts
potatoes with skins
melon
Vitamin C vitamin helps to heal wounds, keeps the immune system strong, keeps your teeth and gums healthy, it also helps the body absorb iron and folic acid. Studies have shown that it plays an important role in the antioxidant defence system, destroying free radicals thereby reducing the risks of degenerative diseases like cancer and slowing down cell damage and the ageing process.
A severe deficiency can lead to scurvy.