Vitamin C¶
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. Humans, unlike most animals, are unable to synthesize vitamin C endogenously, so it is an essential dietary component.
Benefits
Immune Support: One of the most important functions of Vitamin C is to support and energize the body’s immune system.
Cold & Flu: helps to reduce the frequency, severity and duration of cold and flu symptoms.
Wound healing: It also helps maintain tissue and speed wound healing.
Sports recovery: athletes use Vitamin C to help improve recovery, restore immune responses and counteract oxidative stress after training or competition.
Anti-oxidant: Vitamin C acts as a potent antioxidant, helping to protect cells from radical damage which may contribute to the development of diseases.
Dosage¶
As much as possible. 1g in beverages multiple times per day