Vitamin C - Nutrition

An essential nutrient, vitamin C cannot be stored in the body – it must be consumed every day to maintain good health. Vitamin C supports proper functioning of the immune system* and is critical in the formation and maintenance of connective tissue.* This is the cellular “cement” that holds us together and provides structure for our muscles, bones and vascular systems.*

The body is better able to utilize vitamin C when it is consumed in combination with other related food components.

Food Sources:

citrus fruits
rosehips
sprouted alfalfa seeds
papaya
tomatoes
cantaloupe
broccoli
peppers
kale

When supplementing, look for products with:

natural sources such as rose hips and acerola cherries
all of the naturally occuring elements from whole oranges: vitamin C, flavedo, mesocarp, endocarp, protopectins, p-factors and flavonoids

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	Moss Greene BellaOnline's Nutrition Editor