Some Facts About Vitamin C

A person on average should consume 80 mg of vitamin C per day.

What is vitamin C?

Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin which is distributed throughout the body.

It plays an important role as anti-oxidant.

Why we need it?

Is essential for the production of collagen which is present in muscles and bones with which holds the cells connected together.

Used by the body during recovery from infection, disease, injury or surgery.

Helps to repair and maintain healthy cartilage, bones, teeth, gum, and participates in the prevention of blood clot formation and bruise in the skin.

Enables the absorption of iron from vegetables and cereals.

Advice

Vitamin C is not produced and not stored in the body, it should be given from outside to the body every day.

Foods rich in this vitamin are kiwi, orange, lemon, strawberry, potato, broccoli etc.