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Vitamin C
Lemons: source of vitamin C in the diet

Vitamin C

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is required by the body in small quantities, yet the human body does not naturally produce it. Vitamin C is absorbed in the intestine, being a water-soluble vitamin (dissolves in water) the body easily eliminates it through the urine. To have enough available it is therefore necessary to take it regularly within the diet.1

Dietary source of Vitamin C

Citrus fruits and juices are particularly rich sources of vitamin C as are tomatoes and vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens, red and green peppers, peas and potatoes.1

What are the benefits of Vitamin C for the skin?

Vitamin C contributes to collagen production2, which is an important component of healthy skin. Vitamin C also contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can damage cells, proteins, and DNA.

Vitamin C can often be found in other beauty solutions such as moisturizing face cream, serums, oil for hair, that can help to provide additional nutrients and increase vitamin c intake, from the surface.

What are the benefits of Vitamin C?

Additional benefits of Vitamin C include:

  • Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
  • Contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
  • Contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
  • Contributes to maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise
  • Contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels
  • Contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones
  • Contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage
  • Contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums
  • Contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth
  • Contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system
  • Contributes to normal psychological function
  • Contributes to the normal function of the immune system
  • Increases iron absorption