VITAMINS Vitamin C is important for the body to produce collagen, which we need for our skin, as well as for DNA synthesis in our bodies. It also helps fight bacteria and viruses. Some foods contain vitamin C, such as citrus fruits which are high in tartaric acid, strawberries, oranges, apricots, peaches, mangoes, kiwifruit, and many other fruits and vegetables. The best sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits (grapefruit, orange, white, etc), mangoes, broccoli sprouts, tomatoes, papaya, lemons, grapes, red peppers(located in Australia), broccoli, carrots, etc. Fresh or frozen berries are a good source of vitamin C. They are also rich in antioxidants, which help protect your cells against free radicals, which can cause cell damage. Fruits like oranges, papaya, pineapple, mango, cantaloupe, and cucumber are great sources of beta-carotene, which has very healthy benefits including immune support and cancer prevention. Vitamin C deficiencies are rare, but it's important to work o...