tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178533330054850317.post4306800546550882912..comments2009-03-11T09:30:05.486-04:00Deannenoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178533330054850317.post-16928107370455728362009-03-11T09:30:05.486-04:002009-03-11T09:30:05.486-04:00Vitamin c gives a hand in the production of collagen, that type of protein that gives strength to your body bones, muscles, ligaments, cartilages, blood vessels and teeth. <BR/><BR/>Sourchte: tp://www.all-about-beating-diabetes.com/vitamin-c-and-diabetes.htmlAlberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01790691676977643251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178533330054850317.post-49841362087779011802008-08-07T04:39:08.403-04:002008-08-07T04:39:08.403-04:00Fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C are associated with a reduced risk of death from all causes including heart disease and stroke. Even small increases in levels of vitamin C in the blood reduced the risk of heart disease and death in healthy adults. <BR/><BR/>It is important to know that the antioxidant vitamin C alone is probably not responsible for the lower risk of disease and death observed in the study. Rather, intake of the vitamin is a marker for an overall healthy lifestyle that includes:<BR/><BR/> * a nutrient-rich diet<BR/> * exercise<BR/> * not smoking<BR/><BR/>The blood levels of vitamin C appear to be a strong and specific indicator of high fruit and vegetable intake, and it may be all the other components of high fruit and vegetable intake that are protective for mortality, not just vitamin C.Natural Healthhttp://www.mercola.comnoreply@blogger.com