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.
Facts on Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin in most fruits and vegetables. As a water-soluble vitamin, C is not stored in the body and any excess is voided in the urine. That means you need vitamin C daily. Your body uses vitamin C to repair damaged tissues and initiate the growth of skin, tendons, bones, teeth and blood vessels.