Vitamin-C is also known as “Ascorbic acid” which is a water soluble vitamin and powerful antioxidant required by the body to form collagen, make skin, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels.
It is used for repairing and maintaining cartilage, bones and teeth to heal wounds.
Deficiency of Vitamin-C results in reduced resistance against certain pathogens causing scurvy, fatigue, anaemia, reduced rate of healing in injuries, inflammation of gums(gingivitis), small red or purple spots on skin, joint pain , poor wound healing, dry and splitting hair, rough and dry skin.
It helps keep the immune system healthy by enabling body to make W.B.C., which help fight infections.
It helps decrease LDL (bad cholesterol) and Triglycerides.
It also protects against a variety of cancers by combating free radicals and helping neutralize effects of nitrites.