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A Veggie That's a Fruit, With More Vitamin C Than an Orange

Vitamin C is vital to healthy immune function and may even reduce your risk of heart disease, but contrary to popular belief, oranges aren't the best source.

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Dr. Joseph Mercola
Jan 10, 2022
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red bell peppers

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Vitamin C can help boost your immune system, protect against heart disease, keep your eyes healthy, and combat oxidative stress from free radicals

  • Red bell peppers, which are botanically classified as a fruit and not a vegetable, are some of the richest natural sources of vitamin C, containing more than you need for the entire day

  • Organic…

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