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.

L-antiossidanti fil-vitamina Ċ jgħinu biex jagħmlu dan billi jnaqqsu l-infjammazzjoni, jiġġieldu kontra r-radikali ħielsa, u jtejbu ċ-ċelloli bojod tad-demm. Għal benefiċċju miżjud, il-vitamina Ċ tappoġġja xjuħija b'saħħitha billi timmaniġġja l-effetti ta 'stress ossidattiv.