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1. What is Vitamin C ? |
Vitamin C is called as ASCORBIC Acid. It is also referred as the "ANTIBIOTIC" Vitamin. Vit C is a Water soluble vitamin.
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2. How much Vit - C is needed to body everyday? |
Vit - C is a Micro Nutrient.
RequiredDailyAllowance
Men................................40mg Women..........................40mg Lactating Women.........80mg Children.........................40mg Infant..............................25mg
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3. How Vit - C functions in body? |
1. Formation of Collagen to heal the wounds. 2. Enhances Iron Absorption. 3. Needed for buoyant health, vitality & endurance. 4. Ensures a clear skin, a fresh complexion and healthy gums and teeth. 5. Involved in the vital functions of all glands and organs. 6. Necessary for maintenance of bones and proper functioning of adrenal and thyroid glands. 7. Promotes healing and protects against all forms of stress - physical and mental. 8. Provides protection against the harmful effects of toxic chemicals in the environment, food and water. |
