Vitamin C is referred to as the 'antiscorbutic factor' because it is used to cure the disease called scurvey. The benefits of vitamin C are not just limited to our skin and gum but are far beyond that. Here are some of the health benefits of vitamin C.

Immunity – it is a well-known component of the immune system. It also plays an important role in collagen formation, which is the structural protein found in connective tissue. It also quickens the body's ability to heal the wound.

Common Cold – vitamin C fights against bacteria, viruses, and infection and serves as an effective antihistamine. It helps to lessen the affect of the common cold, stuffy nose and aches.

Antioxidants – it is a very effective antioxidant, which protects the body from free radicals, which can cause oxidative stress and host several medical conditions such as cancer, heart diseases, strokes and atherosclerosis.

Hypertension – it plays a key role in lowering your blood pressure by ensuring a proper dilation of blood vessels and subsides the problems such as hypertension, high cholesterol, congestive heart failure, and angina pectoris, etc.

Cataracts – vitamin C is required for the proper functioning of the eye and its deficiency may lead to cataract. Higher intake of vitamin C can reduce the risk of cataract by increasing the amount of blood flow to the eye.

These are some of the health benefits of vitamin C, even as research is being carried out to know about the true extents of its health benefits, reported the website whfoods.

As we cannot synthesize vitamin a in our body, food that's rich in vitamin C should be included in your daily diet. The foods that are rich in vitamin C are red chilies, guavas, bell peppers, fresh herbs, dark leafy vegetables, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Kiwi Fruits, Papayas, Oranges, Clementines, and Strawberries, etc. Vitamin C supplements can also be taken to compensate the requirement of this essential nutrient.