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.

Awọn antioxidants ninu Vitamin C ṣe iranlọwọ ṣe eyi nipa idinku iredodo, jija awọn ipilẹ ọfẹ, ati imudarasi awọn sẹẹli ẹjẹ funfun. Fun anfaani ti o ṣafikun, Vitamin C ṣe atilẹyin ti ogbologbo ilera nipasẹ ṣiṣakoso awọn ipa ti aapọn ifasita.