A cup (250ml) of 100% orange juice is an excellent source of vitamin C, containing more than 100% of the recommended Daily Value.*<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
About 90% of the vitamin C we eat comes from fruit and vegetables.4<\/sup> Oranges and 100% orange juice are one of the richest sources of vitamin C.10<\/sup> Grapefruit juice, kale and kiwi are also excellent sources of vitamin C.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Vitamin C is an antioxidant found in food.1<\/sup> Think of antioxidants as little bodyguards in your body that reduces damage to your cells and tries to protect you from different types of diseases.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Vitamin C also helps build teeth, bones, cartilage and gums.1-5<\/sup><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n According to the Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, vitamin C can help your body better absorb the iron from plant-based food2-5<\/sup> and also helps regenerate vitamin E which is another antioxidant.2,4<\/sup><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Fruit juice, such as Florida OJ, are reported to be the largest contributor of vitamin C in the diet.6<\/sup><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Here\u2019s why vitamin C is important at all life stages:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Learn more about the benefits Florida Orange Juice provides on the\u00a0Nutrition Benefits page<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n * Values based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrient values may vary based on manufacturer, brand, and product types.<\/p>\r\nWhy is Vitamin C Important?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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DID YOU KNOW?<\/h2>\r\n
Through the Life Stages<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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