HealthCentral.com

Vitamin C



Vitamin C benefit
Vitamin C benefit
Vitamin C deficit
Vitamin C deficit
Vitamin C source
Vitamin C source


Vitamin C

Alternative Names:

Ascorbic acid
Food Sources:

All fruits and vegetables contain some amount of vitamin C. Foods that tend to be the highest sources of vitamin C include green peppers, citrus fruits and juices, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, turnip greens and other leafy greens, sweet and white potatoes, and cantaloupe.

Other excellent sources include papaya, mango, watermelon, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, winter squash, red peppers, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, and pineapples.




Symptoms Checker