Vitamin C is involved in hundreds of biological process, the most important being the manufacture of collagen, the major protein in the body. Collagen is found in tissue, cartilage and tendons, and it helps support blood vessels.

It is usually used for the prevention and treatment of vitamin C deficiencies. Vitamin C improves the effectiveness of Vitamin E and the absorption of Iron. It is and antioxidant and free radical scavenger.

Vitamin C is water soluble and only small amounts are stored in the body after it is absorbed.