Do active people need extra vitamin C? #vitaminc #freeradicals #immunesystem #fruitsandvegetables

Vitamin C supplements are popular particularly with physically active individuals. Vitamin C plays an important role in immune function, collagen synthesis, and cortisol synthesis, and helps to remove free radicals. However, a certain level of free radicals help to promote training adaptations. Consuming 20 mg vitamin C per day through five or more servings of fruit and vegetables may be enough reduce oxidative stress without impeding valuable training adaptations.