Vitamin C

Find out all about vitamin C, including what it does, how much you need, where to find it, and who might need to supplement their diet Overview of vitamin C What is vitamin C and what does it do? Vitamin C is an essential vitamin, necessary for the healthy functioning of the body.1 Also known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin; our bodies don’t store it, so...

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that your body can’t store, so you need to get a regular supply through the foods you eat. Elite athletes often consume higher amounts of vitamin C1 to help with recovery. But how exactly does vitamin C support them,...

You’ll probably know that vitamin C is an essential nutrient, meaning that your body doesn’t make it so you must get it from the foods you eat. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, which means that your body can’t store it in your fat cells...

Your gums are made up of a firm connective tissue which attaches your teeth to the bones of your jaw. You might not think about them much, but your gums have several important functions. These include providing a seal around your teeth, which protects them...

Sam Goodman, Holland & Barrett Store Manager at Market Street in Manchester, on the energy-boosting properties of vitamin C Because it’s not just for colds… You’d have to have been living under a rock to not know that vit C is great for helping keep...

Vitamin C isn’t just about supporting your immune system – it could help boost your smile and gum health too. Vitamin C has several roles in the body, from helping to protect our cells to supporting the immune system. But scientists now think it also...

Try these homemade ice lollies packed with vitamin C – and they’re citrus-free too! Looking for a healthy ice lolly for your children, but fed up of orange and lemon flavours? It can be tricky if they – or you – have a citrus allergy...

Hands up for brighter skin? We thought so… Vitamin C is basking in the limelight of the beauty world right now. And it’s a good thing, as the environment is giving us a bit of a battering. Radiation, sunlight and pollution all stress our skin,...

It’s not all about eating more oranges. Get the low-down on this essential nutrient and how to meet your daily vitamin C need. Most of us know that oranges contain vitamin C, but you might not know exactly how this vital vitamin works in our...

Orange juice isn’t the only way to boost your vitamin C levels. Try this easy recipe for baked red peppers with quinoa instead. Did you know that other fruits and vegetables have as much – if not more – vitamin C than an orange? A...

Most of us will know that consuming enough vitamin C is vital for fighting pesky coughs and colds. However, eating oranges, lemons and other foods packed with vitamin C are vital for supporting the skin and maintaining good gum health too. It’s also a particularly...