Vitamin C is hailed the Queen of immunity-boosting vitamins helping us stay strong when surrounded by seasonal coughs and colds. But that's not all it's good for.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that supports our body in an array of ways.
- It's a supercharged tool for healthy collagen formation!
- Helps protect our body from radical damage, whilst also supporting normal immune function.
- Helps to keep your cartilage and bones in good shape so you can continue kicking goals!
- Contributes to the absorption of iron.
Great news huh?
How do we make sure we are getting enough of this hero micronutrient?
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient meaning our bodies can't make it naturally, so we need to get it from foods and supplements.
Eating fruits and vegetables is one of the best ways to get in this super nutrient as not only do you get in the vitamin C but also numerous other vitamins, antioxidants, phytonutrients, minerals, and fibre that come with it.
Berries, citrus fruits, capsicums and kiwifruit are great sources of vitamin C... when they've been freshly picked! 80% of the water-soluble vitamins in produce are lost within four days of harvest. So, unless we are shopping locally and seasonally it's unlikely we are eating produce within this timeframe.
It can then be tricky to get it from food alone! Lucky our superfood shots are freeze-dried, locking in the nutrient value of the plants.
