Importance of Vitamin C 

• Maintain good health[7]
• Promote healthy bone and cartilage growth[6-8]
• Promote healthy teeth and gums [7-8]
• Involve in collagen synthesis which promote wound healing[6-8]
• Protect and strengthen capillaries and connective tissues[6-8]
• Act as an antioxidant and help to prevent damage from sunlight (UV radiation) and free radical oxidation which may lead to acceleration of the aging process[5-8,10-12]
• Promote metabolism of proteins[7-8]
• Enhance intestinal absorption of non-haem iron[8]