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How Does Vitamin C Work ?
what is the effective of vitamin c.how does it work?i want to take vitamin c.please suggest me what is the purpose of vitamin c?.....
Mon, 1 Oct 2012
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Vitamin C is an antioxidant vitamin needed for the formation of collagen to hold the cells together and for healthy teeth, gums and blood vessels; improves iron absorption and resistance to infection.
Also Vitamin C maintains the health of the skin.It is much essential for the mucous membranes to be normal and intact.
Hope I answered your query.
Regards,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant vitamin needed for the formation of collagen to hold the cells together and for healthy teeth, gums and blood vessels; improves iron absorption and resistance to infection.
Also Vitamin C maintains the health of the skin.It is much essential for the mucous membranes to be normal and intact.
Hope I answered your query.
Regards,
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