A member asked:

I suffer from arthritic knees in both my legs..is it safe for me to eat oranges as a source of vitamin c , as it is citrus fruit + not good for arthts

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Absolutely: Citrus fruit and vitamin c have no effect on arthritis. That is a myth. In fact vitamin c is essential to good tissue health.

Answered 9/4/2013

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Yes: No clear link between vit c, citrus fruit and arthritis.

Answered 9/4/2013

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