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Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, contributes to the normal formation of collagen for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, teeth, skin, and acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from oxidative stress that causes an increase in free radicals, which are considered the main cause of cellular aging.

Vitamin C also increases the absorption of iron, especially
iron contained in plant-based foods.

It is a water-soluble vitamin (dissolves in water), it is excreted from the body through urine, so it is necessary to regularly consume it through diet.

Vitamin deficiency in the body for long periods of time can have negative health consequences such as a generalized feeling of weakness, anemia, gum disorders (such as gingivitis) and bleeding, it also reduces the body’s ability to fight infections and heal wounds, weakens tooth enamel, causes dryness of the skin and hair, while in severe deficiency, especially in the elderly, swelling and pain in the joints may occur.

Its excessive concentration in the body is rare and can cause stomach upset and diarrhea.

Vitamin C best sources in foods are the following:

Vegetables

hot chili peppers, yellow red and green sweet peppers, Kale, brussels sprouts, broccoli & cauliflower, cabbage, garlic, fronds (carrot greens), tomatoes.

Fruits

Guava, kiwi, strawberries, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, papaya, mango, pineapple.

Excellent source is rose hips.

Also you can find it in parsley, thyme, basil, cilantro.