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| Definition: | Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development.
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| Alternative Names: | Ascorbic acid
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| Function: | Vitamin C promotes healthy teeth and gums, helps in the absorption of iron, aids in the maintenance of normal connective tissue, and promotes wound healing. It also helps the body's immune system.
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Review Date: 1/18/2003
Reviewed By: Steven Angelo, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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