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Monday, April 30, 2007

Health Benefits of Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps the body produce collagen, used by the body as connective tissue. Collagen helps build bums, blood vessel walls, and bones which makes Vitamin C extra useful for those recovering from surgery or injuries.

Vitamin C is also an antioxidant and neutralizes free radicals that damage the human body. Antioxidants are believed to boost immune system performance and lower rates of macular degeneration, cataracts, and cancer.

Folic Acid

Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)

Folic Acid is used as raw material for creating new red blood cells, white blood cells, and DNA. It’s also crucial for normal and healthy development of human fetuses.

Fighting DiseaseFolic acid has been linked to lower rates of colon cancer and heart disease.

Vitamin B9

Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)

Folic Acid is used as raw material for creating new red blood cells, white blood cells, and DNA. It’s also crucial for normal and healthy development of human fetuses.

Fighting DiseaseFolic acid has been linked to lower rates of colon cancer and heart disease.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D promotes healthy bone development and greater muscle strength. Vitamin D deficiency places people at risk of bone thinning, a disease known as osteoporosis as the body ages.