The larva may look like the maggot stage of a housefly or the caterpillar stage of a butterfly or moth. It is able to live on its own and secures its own food from the surrounding environment. After a period of time, the larva builds itself some kind of protective shell such as a cocoon.
The recommended dietary allowance for vitamin C is 75 milligrams for women and 90 milligrams for men per day. For a healthy and robust heart, include vitamin C-rich foods in your diet such as oranges, strawberries, watermelon, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, cauliflower and cabbage.
Certain vitamins and antioxidants may help improve the health and quality of your skin. Research has found that antioxidant vitamins A, C and E, as well as selenium, can help support and maintain healthy skin and may protect the skin against sun damage. Vitamin A: Also known as retinol, is key for cell growth, and often used as a topical anti-aging treatment. 2  Vitamin C: Also known as ascorbic acid, is an antioxidant that helps tissue grow and repair itself. 3  Vitamin E: Helps the body regulate retinol levels, which is essential for healthy skin.