Minerals and vitamins are required for proper function of all the parts of our body, and we get these from the food we eat and the supplements we take every day. Vitamins like A,E,K and D are known as fat soluble vitamins, and Vitamin C is known as water soluble vitamin. Since vitamin c cannot be stored in the body like the other vitamins, it is very essential that you need to consume it daily.
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Vitamin C is is good for the skin, and makes you look younger. It is also essential for your gums and teeth, and for the functioning of the brain. It also reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and is also a powerful cancer-fighting antioxidant. It boosts your immunity system and protects your body from illness like cold and chest infection. It helps in maintaining the tissues and makes wound healing faster. Vitamin C is also required for growing kids.
