Vitamin C

Antioxidant

In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

Skin

The body also needs vitamin C to produce collagen, a protein essential for wound healing.

Metabolism

In addition, vitamin C improves the absorption of iron from plant foods and helps the immune system to function properly, protecting the body from disease.

Men require about 90 mg of vitamin per day, women 75 mg. A pregnant woman requires 85 mg per day, and a lactating woman requires 120 mg.