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We get more than 100% vitamin C from papaya just 100 grams of papaya gives. more than 100% vitamin C needed for the day so could it prove to be harmful? Please advise me
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Vitamin C is a water soluble mineral. It means that body will take required amount from the food and the excessive amount will be washed away. It will not remain in the body.
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