Vitamin C is a water-soluble immune enhancer. This means that your body doesn’t store it (1). Humans are unable to produce Vitamin C (2). Thus, it is essential to get Vitamin C from food, fruits and a good quality 1000mg Vitamin C supplement.

Vitamin C’s protective properties are directly focused on the immune cells. Immune cells are white blood cells and are also called leukocytes. Vitamin C protects the immune system by increasing the production and activity of the immune cells. Thus, our bodies require strong, healthy immune cells to fight against invading viruses (2). Therefore, Vitamin C  helps white blood cells perform at their peak and quickens the response of the immune system.

All parts of the body require Vitamin C for the growth and repair of tissues (3). It plays a role in assisting the body to make collagen, healing wounds and repairing and maintaining healthy gums, bones, and teeth (3)