Known as ascorbic acid, Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant vitamin essential to the body's health. As an antioxidant, inhibits the formation of nitrosamines (a suspected carcinogen). Vitamin C is important for maintenance of bones, teeth, collagen and blood vessels (capillaries). Vitamin C also enhances iron absorption and red blood cell formation. Vitamin C also promotes the body's effective use of other nutrients, such as iron, B vitamins, vitamins A and E, calcium, and certain amino acids. by promoting the formation of strong connective tissue, it helps to heal wounds and burns. Stress, fever, and infection increase the body's need for vitamin C. A deficiency of Vitamin C may lead to soft & bleeding gums, bruising, anemia, loss of appetite, slow healing wounds & fractures, nosebleeds, swollen or painful joints, tooth decay, muscular weakness, skin hemorrhages, capillary weakness, and/or impaired digestion