Vitamin C
Your daily support for a strong immune system and healthy skin
Daily Target:
40 milligrams (mg)
Vitamin C is your body's daily maintenance support. It acts as an antioxidant to help protect your cells, helps your body repair itself, and is essential for keeping your skin healthy. Unlike some other vitamins, your body doesn't store Vitamin C, so it's important to include it in your diet every day. The good news is, it's easy to get what you need from delicious, everyday foods.
Good sources
6 broccoli florets
provides
50 mg
1 kiwi
provides
64 mg
1 orange (160 g)
provides
70 mg
1/2 a red pepper
provides
95 mg
6 strawberries
provides
43 mg
What the research says
🇬🇧Learn about vitamin C's key role in your health, the best food sources, and the daily amount to aim for.NHS: vitamin C guide
