Vitamin is an organic molecule that is necessary for the body metabolism and normal growth. Based on the solubility of vitamin that is two water-soluble vitamins, namely vitamins B, C and the fat soluble vitamins, vitamins A, D, E, K.

Basically the nature of vitamin C is a vitamin that is most easily damaged. Vitamin C is also easily oxidized and the process is accelerated by heat, light, alkali, enzyme, oxidizing, and also by copper and iron catalysts. In normal conditions of vitamin C needs of women aged 19-30 years at least 45mg / day.

As for pregnant women 60 mg / day and breastfeeding mothers 85 mg / day.

Besides being an antioxidant, cofactor formation of collagen and a variety of hormones, vitamin C also plays a role in improving the immune system, prevent the various diseases. On the other hand, lack of vitamin C can increase the risk of infection, prolong wound healing. And excess vitamin C (more than 1000 mg) may have an effect on the stomach discomfort and diarrhea.

As an antioxidant vitamin C helped prevent cell damage from oxidation processes. Where this oxidation process can damage DNA, proteins and fats. Oxidation process can be derived from: cigarette smoke, pollution, the body's metabolism. As a result of aging, cancer, heart disease and so forth.

As a shaper of collagen, vitamin C is also beneficial for blood vessels, skin and enzymes as well as in the immune system, helps maintain endurance, prevent disease and accelerate healing.