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VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)
Vitamin C is not only specific for
the cure and prevention of scurvy, but it is essential for growth and
maintenance of normal bones and teeth and maintenance of healthy gums.
There are many observations suggesting that the presence of infection
creates an increased demand for vitamin C and that it may be helpful in
controlling the immune bodies used to combat infections. Vitamin C is
also necessary for the proper healing of wounds, even though they may
not be infected, because of its essential control of the normal
deposition and maintenance of intercellular substances. Inadequate
supply of ascorbic acid may cause anemia, hemorrhage, pyorrhea, and
certain abnormal gum conditions.
Vitamin C is distributed widely in the growing tissues of all
plants. It is formed rapidly in sprouting seeds and reaches high
concentrations in actively growing parts of the plant (root tips, green
leaves, seeds) and is, therefore, found in all fresh fruits. Paprikas,
tomatoes, and wild rose seed pods (hips) are the richest sources. Other
fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C are oranges, lemons, grapefruit,
fresh strawberries, raw cabbage, and green peppers.
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Victory Gardens
Handbook of the
Victory Garden Committee
War Services, Pennsylvania
State Council of Defense
April, 1944
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page v
page vi
page vii
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