Cancerous mice injected with Vitamin C saw a 43 to 51 percent reduction in tumor size, according to a recent study published by doctors from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Although the findings are preliminary, and still need to be tested in humans, the results indicate that Vitamin C may one day be included in the treatment protocol for some cancers.

While high doses of intravenous Vitamin C may not be a pragmatic treatment for cancer just yet, there are still plenty of good reasons to drink orange juice every day. Here are five:

Beautiful Skin – Vitamin C is necessary to form collagen, a key protein used to make skin and keep it healthy.

Healing Power – Vitamin C is responsible for the growth and repair of tissue in all parts of your body.

Cheap Antioxidants (Forget Overpaying for Pom!) – Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant, and blocks damage caused by free radicals

Cold Fighting Power (Maybe) – Although popular culture tells us that Vitamin C helps prevent and treat colds, modern medicine disagrees. Still, if you’re sick, a little OJ certainly won’t hurt.

Your Body Doesn’t Store It – Because Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, it is not stored in the body and must be replenished daily

With all of these benefits, and the promise that it may one day help in the fight against cancer, we should all raise a glass of OJ in salute to Vitamin C.

Related Links:

• Video: All About Vitamin C (Source: illumistream health)
• Vitamin C Fact Sheet (Source: The National Institutes of Health)
• American Cancer Society (Ofiicial website)