Pictures of snakes from the elapid family. King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah), a dangerous Asian elapid and longest of the venomous snakes at around 4 m (13 ft). Photograph by Joe McDonald.
Vitamin C is required for the health of the skin, immune system and bones. Eating vitamin C-rich foods like citrus fruit may decrease the risk of osteoarthritis, cancer, heart disease and hypertension. The vitamin C in Cuties degrades rapidly with exposure to heat, light and air. Maximize the amount of vitamin C you get from Cuties by storing the fruit in a cool, dark location. Use Cuties within three to four days of purchase and consume the fruit as soon as possible after peeling.
Studies of supplementation with vitamin C, in combination with other antioxidant vitamins and minerals, demonstrate prevention of recurrent intestinal polyps (adenomas), the precursors of serious colorectal cancers. 34,35 Similar findings have now been reported for esophageal cancer as well.. By shortening the time from ingestion to peak levels, the body can reap the benefits of a given dose of vitamin C for a longer time. Given the importance of vitamin C in thousands of biochemical reactions, this apparently slight advantage may make a large difference in health outcomes.