Why cannot vitamin $C$ be stored in our body?
(N/A) Vitamin $C$ is a water-soluble vitamin. Because it dissolves in water,any excess amount that is not immediately used by the body is readily excreted through the urine. Therefore,it cannot be stored in the body and must be supplied regularly through the diet.
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