The body needs a certain amount of Vitamin C as well as other minerals and vitamins. Most of us should get these vitamins from the fruits and vegetables that we eat. However, the plain truth is that most of us don’t. We live in a high stress environment, and the concentration of Vitamin C is definitely lowered during times of stress and/or infections. Adding Vitamin C as a supplement has been shown to improve the human immune system and maintain the integrity of the cells ability to protect against reactive oxygen species. However, there is no scientific proof showing that taking large amounts of Vitamin C will ward off a cold or flu. Read more