Vitamin C
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid or ascorbate, plays an essential role in the body.
It contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system, helping protect cells against oxidative stress and aiding in wound healing.
Additionally, vitamin C is crucial for collagen synthesis, a protein important for the health of skin, bones, cartilage, and blood vessels.
Vitamin C is naturally found in foods such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes.
Berries such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries also contain significant amounts of vitamin C.
Kiwi is an excellent source of vitamin C, having even more than citrus fruits.
Bell peppers, especially red and yellow ones, are very rich in vitamin C. Broccoli is also high in vitamin C, as is spinach, which, in addition to iron and other vitamins, contains vitamin C as well.
Including these foods in your diet can significantly contribute to ensuring an adequate intake of vitamin C.
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