Between worrying about COVID-19 and the onset of springtime allergies, it's more important than ever to keep your immune system strong and protect yourself from any potential infections. One way to do that is by adding vitamin-C-rich foods to your daily diet.

"Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant, most known for supporting your immune system," board-certified physician Bindiya Gandhi, M.D., tells mindbodygreen. The nutrient, also known as ascorbic acid, has been shown to enhance immune functioning.

Bidh na antioxidants ann an vitimín C a ’cuideachadh le seo a dhèanamh le bhith a’ lughdachadh sèid, a ’sabaid radicals an-asgaidh, agus a’ leasachadh cheallan fala geal. Airson buannachd a bharrachd, tha vitimín C a ’toirt taic do bhith a’ fàs nas sine le bhith a ’riaghladh buaidh cuideam oxidative.