Ascorbic acid was recognized as early as 1734 as the factor in fresh fruit and vegetables that prevent the development of scurvy.
Vitamin C has been implicated in the hydroxylation of proline to form the hydroxyproline required in the formation of collagen.
It helps in the healing of wounds fractures, bruises and bleeding, gums and recues liability the infection.
Excellence sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits, berries, guava, capsicum and green leafy vegetables. Tomato juice, if it has been processed properly, is a fair source of this vitamin. Green peppers, cabbage, broccoli, and sprout are excellent to good sources of vitamin C.
Deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy (spongy gums, loose teeth, swollen joints, hemorrhages in various tissue, etc) and impaired healing of wounds. Orange juice is an excellent source of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid