There are many benefits that come to us and our health with vitamin C.

Just to highlight a few Important Facts on Vitamin C:

- Vitamin C is an antioxidant that is found in fresh fruit and vegetables. It is also known as ascorbic acid.

- As an antioxidant it helps against free radical cell damage.

- Our bodies can obtain it only through eating; eating fresh fruit or vegetables, or through vitamin supplements.

- We need it for growth and repair of all body tissues including bones and teeth.

- Vitamin C is soluble in water and this is good news as excess amounts are then eliminated through urine or the sweat glands.

- Vitamin C has to be taken regularly as our bodies do not keep it in stock, and so it has to be replenished.

- It has been linked through various studies to be beneficial against different forms of cancer, against heart disease and stress.

- It is helps keep cells younger and so it is good for the skin and anti aging.

In short, vitamin C is one of the more beneficial antioxidants. We have to take it often as our bodies do not store it.
The best ways of taking it is as part of an overall balanced diet.