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What are vitamin c for?

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Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is needed for synthesis of several important chemicals in your brain and nervous system. Vitamin C is also needed to synthesise compounds used in the transfer of energy within cells. Vitamin C must be supplied daily for food.

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