Vitamin C is traditionally used to fight infection as the body's store becomes depleted during an infection. It is also used to aid the healing process after surgery and can keep teeth and gums healthy. Vitamin C is important in iron metabolism so therefore can help with anaemia, whilst also strengthening capillaries and aiding haemorrhagic disorders. Vitamin C benefits sufferers of Osteoarthritis due to it aiding formation of collagen and therefore helps to relieve the pain and stiffness.
If you are suffering from renal stones, vitamin C supplementaion is not advisable.
