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Vitamina C

Vitamins are substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally. Vitamin C is an antioxidant. It is important for your skin, bones, and connective tissue. It promotes healing and helps the body absorb iron.

Vitamin C comes from fruits and vegetables. Good sources include citrus, red and green peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, and greens. Some juices and cereals have added vitamin C.

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  1. Vitamin C (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... your body needs to grow and develop normally. Vitamin C is an antioxidant. It is important for your ... promotes healing and helps the body absorb iron. Vitamin C comes from fruits and vegetables. Good sources include ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/vitaminc.html - Health Topics
  2. Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 
    Centrum® Singles-Vitamin C ... Sunkist® Vitamin C ... Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is used as a dietary supplement when the amount of ascorbic acid in the diet is not enough. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682583.html - Drugs and Supplements
  3. Vitamin C and colds 
    Popular belief is that vitamin C can cure the common cold . However, research about this claim is conflicting. Although not fully proven, large doses of vitamin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002145.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Scurvy 
    ... occurs when you have a severe lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in your diet. Scurvy causes general weakness, anemia , ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000355.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Vitamin C 
    Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. It is needed for normal growth and development. Water-soluble vitamins ... Vitamin C is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002404.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Vitamin C benefit (image) 
    Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, aids in many functions of the body, including the absorption of iron. Large doses of C do not usually ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/18107.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Vitamin C (Harvard School of Public Health)  
    Megadosing on vitamin C is not uncommon, but how much is an optimum amount needed to keep you healthy, and could taking ...
    https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vitamins/vitamin-c - External Health Links
  8. Too Much Vitamin C: Is It Harmful? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Vitamin C/Specifics ... Vitamin C ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/.../vitamin-c/faq-20058030?p=1 - External Health Links
  9. Vitamin C and colds (image) 
    Vitamin C promotes healthy teeth and gums, helps in the absorption of iron, aids in the maintenance of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/10028.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Vitamin C source (image) 
    Like most vitamins, vitamin C may be obtained in the recommended amount with a well-balanced diet, including some enriched or fortified foods.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/18109.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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