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.

Ang mga antioxidant sa bitamina C ay tumutulong na gawin ito sa pamamagitan ng pagbawas ng pamamaga, paglaban sa mga libreng radikal, at pagpapabuti ng mga puting selula ng dugo. Para sa isang karagdagang benepisyo, sinusuportahan ng bitamina C ang malusog na pagtanda sa pamamagitan ng pamamahala ng mga epekto ng stress ng oxidative.