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Overview InformationVitamin C is a vitamin. Some animals can make their own vitamin C, but people must get this vitamin from food and other sources. Good sources of vitamin uk canada goose outlet C are fresh fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits. Vitamin C can also be made in a laboratory.

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A chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome. Taking vitamin C after surgery or injury to the arm or leg seems to prevent complex regional pain syndrome from developing.

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