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vitamin C: a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy
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an antioxidant vitamin that protects cells from oxidative damage. Vitamin C is necessary for the production of collagen (eg, for wound healing), hormones and neurotransmitters; it may have a role in fighting infection. Deficiency results in poor healing, easy bruising and anemia.
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| ascorbic acid |
Acid occuring naturally in many fruits also known as vitamin C. Used as a preservative in food and cosmetics. Nontoxic and not a skin irritant.
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(Vitamin C). An anti-oxidant that plays an essential role in building collagen, the connective tissue that holds us together. The bioflavonoids (like rutin/ hesperidin etc.) found in fresh food, especially citrus fruits, help promote the effectiveness of vitamin C and build capillary strength
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| ascorbic acid |
The chemical name for vitamin C. Lemon juice contains large quantities of ascorbic acid and is commonly used to prevent browning of peeled, light-colored fruits and vegetables.
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