Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, has several important functions.
- Helping to protect cells and keeping them healthy
- Maintaining healthy skin, blood vessels, bones and cartilage
- Helping with wound healing
- It also plays an important role in maintaining proper immune function.
Foods
- citrus fruits like kiwi, oranges, lemon, tomatoes
- peppers
- strawberries
- blackcurrants
- broccoli
- brussels sprouts
Supplementation
People can take additional dosage of Vitamin C supplementation for
- An eye disease that leads to vision loss in older adults (age-related macular degeneration or AMD)
- Better immunity
- Irregular heartbeat
- common colds and flu
- Skin allergies
- Respiratory track infections
- Gout
- Skin health
- For joint ligament and tendon health
- For burns
*Do read the Disclaimer
References:
Vitamins and minerals – Vitamin C – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Dosage, and Warning (webmd.com)
Vitamin C: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions (verywellhealth.com)