Ascorbic
acid is a vitamin that has various important benefits for health. First of all,
it is one of many antioxidants that assist against cell and tissue harms. In
addition, it helps fighting infection in case of sickness. Moreover, it helps
both the pregnant mother and baby stay healthy for nine months. Furthermore, it
helps inner-body repaired. Finally, it helps producing
collagen that positively affects inner
structure of the body (Hareyan, 2005: 1).
Reference:
Hareyan, A.
(2005). Why do we need vitamin C? [Online]. Available:
http://www.emaxhealth.com/76/1144.html
[15 January, 2012].