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Functions Of Vitamin C
Health Encyclopedia: Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development.
Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. The body cannot store them. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. That means you need a continuous supply of such vitamins in your diet.
Alternative Names
Ascorbic acid
Function
Vitamin C is required for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It is necessary to...
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