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Melons, Health for Skin
August 15th, 2009
Melon fruit with a high economic value has significance for health. Nutrients they contain, both for the skin, eyes, nerves, and kidneys, and able to ward off cancer.
Levels of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) per 100 grams of melon about 34 mg. Vitamin C can be relied upon as an effective antioxidant to ward off free radicals. Oxidants (free radicals) are dangerous substances that can attack the body’s cells.
The function of vitamin C is also associated with collagen. Collagen is a protein compound that affects the integrity of cell structure in all the connective tissue, like skin. The presence of collagen can accelerate wound healing and maintain skin firmness. Read the rest of this entry »
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