Preventive Intake: 500-1,000 mg

Benefits:

• An immune enhancer, it is known to increase T cell count.
• Plays a preventive role in degenerative and inflammatory diseases.
• Improves skin and gums.
• Protects other vitamins such as B-1, B-2, B-5 and folic acid from deteriorating in the body.
• Helps reduce the effects of stress.
• An antioxidant, this vitamin can neutralize free radicals.
• For smokers, if the dose is increased, it reduces the chances of lung cancer.
• Decreases the effects of the sun's harmful radiation.
• Helps prevent breast cancer.
• Protects the bronchial airways and lungs.
• For diabetics it is known to prevent the clogging of arteries and decreases damage from elevated sugar levels.
• Aids in the rapid recovery from surgery.
  Reduces cholesterol.
  

Deficiencies May Cause: Scurvy, easy bruising, poor wound healing, tooth and gum defects and aching joints.

Food Sources: Citrus fruit, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, leafy greens, cabbage, cantaloupe and potatoes.