Source of vitamin C - CC/Max PixelOranges, a potent source of vitamin C - CC/PixabayLemons, a potent source of vitamin C - CC/PixabayCAIRO - 26 January 2018: Vitamin C is a hallowed ingredient of skincare, and has been for decades. We’re all used to taking vitamin C internally to boost our immune system, and to get over flus and colds. Typically, Vitamin C is known to protect against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, eye disease, and stroke, among many other health issues. High concentrations of vitamin C in the blood are associated with lower risks of stroke.Deficiency of vitamin C is relatively rare, and usually seen in malnourished adults. This is done by a process of vitamin C donating electrons to neutralize free radicals created by oxidation.

Source: Egypt Today January 26, 2018 15:45 UTC