This is probably the most studied of all the antioxidant vitamins. It is also known as ascorbic acid. Vitamin C is believed to be the body’s first line of defense against infection and disease.
Vitamin C is water-soluble and must be consumed daily.
It is available in:
- Grapefruit
- Green peppers
- Broccoli
- Leafy greens
- Strawberries
- Cabbage
- Potatoes