There are many different types of vitamins that keep us healthy for example, Vitamin C. Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid it is one of many water soluble vitamins, which are vitamins that dissolve in water. Vitamin C is the most easily destroyed vitamin it can be destroyed by oxygen in the air and heat. Some people believe that large amounts of Vitamin C prevent or cure colds. High levels of Vitamin C (more than 100 to 200 milligrams a day) can be harmful and cause diarrhea.

             Vitamin C is an important factor in keeping the body healthy. It works with calcium to create and maintain healthy bones and teeth. Vitamin C helps in blood forming and strengthening of blood vessel walls. Another thing Vitamin C does is fight infections and aids in the healing of cuts and wounds. Collagen, which binds together the cells of body tissue, is formed from Vitamin C. .

             Without the right amount Vitamin C the body can not functioning properly. If there is not enough collagen produced blood vessels and muscle cells become weak, less elastic, and frequently rupture, causing small pinpoint hemorrhages. Many different things happen when there is a lack of Vitamin C. Scurvy, a disease of the joints, teeth, and blood vessels, can also be a result of lack of Vitamin C. Other results of lack of Vitamin C is bleeding gums, bruising easily, and fatigue. The body can not store Vitamin C like it can store fats as a result you need a daily intake of it. .

             There are many different fruits you can eat to get Vitamin C. Citrus fruits are especially good sources of Vitamin C. Other good sources are broccoli, cabbage, mustard, turnip, collard greens, asparagus, green peppers, pears, apples, strawberries, cantaloupe, and many different kinds of dark-green leafy vegetables. Vitamin C is an easy vitamin to get by eating almost in fruit or vegetables. It is an important part of keeping our body running properly and that is why we need Vitamin C.