What is the function of vitamin c.

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Vitamin c is a water-soluble vitamin which is not stored in the body.
Daily supply are therefore needed in our diets functions of ascorbic acid is helps wound and fracture to heal.
It help the body to resist infection. it's keeps mouth and gums healthy.
It ensure a healthy skin.
It promotes growth.
lack of vitamin c in the diet can cause slow healing of wound infection of the mouth and gums and retarded growth.
prolonged lack of vitamin c causes scurvy.
vitamin c is most easily lost from the diet during storage and cooking.
The following rules to be observed to ensure adequate supply of vitamin c in the diet. Usually fruits and vegetables as soon as possible after picking or peeling.
Buy small quantities for immediate use. stuff for the minimum time in a cold place.
Avoid bruising.
serve raw when possible.
wash as necessary but do not soak in water.
shred only when necessary as shredded vegetables lose high percentage of vitamin c.
Keep cooking time for a minimum. Dish up and serve immediately as reheated food with loose most of it is vitamin c.
what are used in cooking vegetables and fruit contains plenty of dissolve finances so use it in cooking or preparing other foods that is gravy soup or sauce.
 
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