What Is Scurvy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
1. Vitamin C
We often hear about the importance of having plenty of vitamin C in our diet, and for very some good reasons. One reason is that it helps to keep our immune system strong, helping to protect us against disease. The vitamin also helps with some other very important functions in our bodies.
Vitamin C helps with the absorption of certain minerals and aids with our metabolism. It is important for the production of collagen which helps to keep our bodily tissues together. It also helps with the healing of wounds, while it also important for the formation of certain neurotransmitters.
