Vitamin C helps form bones, builds ~blood~ circulation and strong |teeth|, helps heal wounds and mend |fractures|, and aids in resisting some types of virus and bacterial ~infections~. Its sources are citrus |fruits|, tomatoes, strawberries, melons, green peppers, potatoes, turnips, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and cabbage. The USRDA for an adult male is 60 milligrams (mg.), for an adult female 60 mg., for adolescents 50-60 mg., and for infants and young children 35-45 mg.
