Vitamin C for Women at the health store.ie

Vitamin C for Women

Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic acid, functions as a powerful antioxidant. It is essential to the body’s health and is especially important for maintaining healthy skin, gums and Immune system. It is also necessary for Adrenal hormone function and enhances absorption of essential minerals. The C vitamins are water-soluble and are not stored in the body. Smokers have low levels of Vitamin C and require higher daily intake to maintain normal Vitamin C levels. Although Vitamin C appears to have only a small effect in preventing the common cold, it reduces the duration and severity of a cold.