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Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid or L-ascorbate) is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development. As aL-ascorbate, vitamin C works as an antioxidant, protecting the body from oxidative processes; ascorbate is essential for metabolic reactions. Antioxidants block the damage caused by free radicals, by-products, resulted from food into energy transformation. These by-products are responsible for the aging process. Free radicals can develop peculiar health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and arthritis. Antioxidants lessen the damage to the body caused by toxic chemicals and pollutants such as cigarette smoke.

The other important function of this vitamin is that it takes part in several collagen synthesis reactions. Collagen is an important protein used to make skin, scar tissue, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels.

Vitamin C is also required for repair of tissues in all parts of human body. Vitamin C is vital for the curing of wounds, repair and maintenance of bones and teeth.

The human body does not produce and store vitamin C. It is important to include plenty of vitamin C-containing foods in your daily diet.

All fruits and vegetables contain some amount of vitamin C. Greatest amounts of vitamin C can be found in green peppers, citrus fruits and juices, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, turnip greens and other leafy greens, sweet and white potatoes, and cantaloupe.

Some fruit such as papaya, mango, kiwi fruit, watermelon,  pomegranate, and vegetables: brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, winter squash, red peppers, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, and pineapples are also rich in vitamin C.