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Citrus Fruits

Citrus Fruits

First and foremost, Vitamin C is an essential vitamin, meaning that your body cannot create this micronutrient on its own and therefore, must obtain it through diet in order to get all of the impressive benefits.

  • Vitamin C is also an antioxidant, which keeps your immune system strong by protecting your body from free radicals.
  • Vitamin C also supports the production of white blood cells called lymphocytes and phagocytes, which work to protect your body against infection.

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