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Oranges are the largest citrus crops in the world. They are sweet, juicy and high in Vitamin C. In fact one orange contains all the Vitamin C your body needs for the day. Vitamin C is important for the production and maintenance of collagen, a substance that forms the base of all connective tissues in the body - bones, teeth, skin, and tendons, Collagen in the scar tissue that heals wounds, the reinforcing structure that mends bone fractures and the supporting material of your capillaries, that prevents bruises.
Vitamin C helps fight infections and promotes the absorption of iron. It also has important health benefits and may reduce the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer.
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