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Ascorbic acid is found in citrus fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy vegetables. Ascorbic acid
is important for the skin and connective tissues, for normal chemical and hormonal production, and
for the immune system.
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Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development.
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Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is naturally produced in fruits and vegetables. The vitamin, which can be taken in dietary or supplementary form, is absorbed by the intestines.
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Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid and ascorbate. This vitamin has many benefits. Vitamin C is an antioxidant. This means that it fights cell damage in the body. Damaged cells increase the risk of cancer and heart disease. Vitamin C may help you resist these diseases. But does it help cure the common cold? Probably not.
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Bevacizumab is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and
slows their growth and spread in the body.
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Pegaptanib decreases the level of a protein that affects the cells of the eye. This protein
can cause swelling and blood vessel changes that lead to macular degeneration and blindness.
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Ranibizumab is made from a human antibody fragment. It works by keeping new blood
vessels from forming under the retina (a sensory membrane that lines the inside of the eye). In
people with a certain type of eye disease, new blood vessels grow under the retina where they
leak blood and fluid. This is known as the "wet form" of macular degeneration.
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Selenium is an essential trace element. It is an integral part of enzymes, which are critical for control of the numerous chemical reactions involved in brain and body functions.
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Selenium is a nonmetallic element with an atomic number of 34 and an atomic weight of 78.96.
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Vitamin A is found in food from animal sources and it is also produced synthetically.
Vitamin A is important for the eyes and skin, and for normal growth.
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Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin.
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Vitamin A is one of four fat-soluble vitamins necessary for good health. It serves an important role as an antioxidant by helping to prevent free radicals from causing cellular damage.
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Vitamin A is one of the four fat-soluble vitamins necessary for good health. It serves an important role as an antioxidant by helping to prevent free radicals from causing cellular damage.
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Vitamin E is found in foods such as vegetable oils and shortening, meat, eggs, milk, and
leafy vegetables. Vitamin E is important for many processes in the body.
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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant.
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Vitamin E is an antioxidant responsible for proper functioning of the immune system and for maintaining healthy eyes and skin. It is actually a group of fat soluble compounds known as tocopherols (i.
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Zinc is a naturally occurring mineral. Zinc is important for growth and for the
development and health of body tissues.
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