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what has vitamin c in it and what are some of the main things that vitamin c does?

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1. Most fruit and vegies contain Vitamin C. Vitamin C boosts your immune system and has many other health benefits. A Yahoo search for "Vitamin C" + "health benefits" should tell you much more.
2. 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.