Vitamin C is a mixture of L-ascorbic and L-hydroascorbic acids. Vitamin C is an antioxidant and helps maintain the normal functioning of the immune system during and after strenuous exercise, aids in the normal production of collagen for normal bone function and helps in the normal functioning of the nervous system.

Sources of vitamin C are primarily vegetables and fruit. Large amounts of this vitamin are found in parsley, blackcurrants, kiwi fruit, red peppers, brassica vegetables, strawberries, citrus fruits. Ascorbic acid can also be found in dietary supplements. Such a supplement is Zein Pharma - Vitamin C in capsules coming straight from Germany.