Showing posts with label gingivitis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gingivitis. Show all posts

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Benefits of Strawberries

Strawberries are the excellent source of Vitamin C which is essential for the manufacture of collagen – a protein which helps to maintain the structure of the skin. Vitamin C also helps in healing wounds and can ward off gingivitis, the gum disease. They also contain ellagic acid, a phytochemical with powerful anticarcinogenic properties.