Vitamin C
A water-soluble vitamin essential for immune health and the repair and maintenance of muscles, skin, bones, and teeth.
What is Vitamin C?
Vitamin C offers protection—it’s one of several antioxidants in the body that deflect some of the damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are oxygen-based byproducts of normal metabolism. They are also formed when you’re exposed to toxins such as cigarette smoke (including secondhand) and air pollution.*
Vitamin C helps to protect proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and genetic material, including DNA, against oxidation from free radicals. Vitamin C also assists with iron absorption. The body absorbs more non-heme iron—the form found in plant foods, such as spinach, and in fortified foods, including breakfast cereals and breads—in the presence of vitamin C. Iron is necessary to reduce risk of iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia, which inhibits your energy and reduces your concentration.*
Why is Vitamin C Important?
You need vitamin C for the growth and repair of every cell. It’s necessary for forming collagen, which serves as a structural component of blood vessels, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, bone, and skin. That makes vitamin C essential for the repair and maintenance of muscles, skin, bones, and teeth.*
2.4 mcg
Recommended Dietary Allowance
Sources of Vitamin C
Bell Pepper
Broccoli
Papaya
Centrum Minis
Smaller than Centrum Women, this complete multivitamin provides daily support for your immune system with higher levels of vitamin C and zinc than Centrum Women.
Centrum Silver
Specially formulated for men 50+ to help support heart health, brain function, healthy eyes, and muscle function.
Centrum Silver
Specially formulated for women 50+ to help support heart health, brain function, healthy eyes, and strong bones.
Centrum MultiGummies
NEW! Enjoy natural tropical fruit flavors in a gummy multivitamin for women with essential nutrients to support immunity, energy, metabolism, and a healthy appearance.*
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*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
