Organic molecules {vitamin C} {ascorbic acid} can reduce iron for absorption and storage in ferritin, convert folic acid to active folinic acid, deaminate protein, and donate sulfate as ascorbate-3-sulfate. Vitamin C is for collagen, wounds, blood clotting, blood vessels, iron absorption, teeth, gums, growth, and bone metabolism.
deficiency
Low vitamin C causes arthritis, scurvy, blood-clotting defects, easy infection, hair-follicle spots, gum swelling and bleeding, anemia, poor healing, dry skin, and lethargy.
sources
Vitamin C comes from citrus fruit, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, melons, apples, and strawberries.
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