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.

C vitamīna antioksidanti palīdz to izdarīt, samazinot iekaisumu, apkarojot brīvos radikāļus un uzlabojot balto asins šūnu daudzumu. Lai iegūtu papildu labumu, C vitamīns atbalsta veselīgu novecošanos, pārvaldot oksidatīvā stresa sekas.