Vitamin C

Learn about vitamin C and how to get enough.

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• About vitamin C
• Getting enough vitamin C

About vitamin C

Vitamin C is important for your health. It plays many roles in the body. For example, it:

• helps heal wounds
• acts as an antioxidant
• helps the body absorb iron

Getting enough vitamin C

Vegetables and fruits are the best sources of vitamin C. Canada's food guide recommends eating plenty of vegetables and fruits.

Vegetables that can help you get enough vitamin C include:

• broccoli
• snow peas
• red cabbage
• sweet peppers
• Brussels sprouts
• leafy greens like:
  • kale
  • arugula
  • kholrabi
  • turnip greens
  • mustard greens

Fruits that can help you get enough vitamin C include:

• kiwi
• lychee
• mango
• papaya
• peaches
• strawberries
• citrus fruit such as:
  • orange
  • grapefruit

For more information

• Eat vegetables and fruits
• Eat a variety of healthy foods