Vitamin C

An antioxidant needed to make collagen; supports immune function and helps absorb iron from plant foods.

Type: Water-soluble
Main job: An antioxidant needed to make collagen

Good to know

Heat reduces vitamin C, so include some raw sources. The body doesn't store much, so regular intake matters.

Foods rich in Vitamin C

OrangeVitamin C, folate, fiberFruitsMedicine note

Bell PepperVitamin C, antioxidants, eye healthVegetables

BroccoliVitamins K & C, fiber, sulforaphane compounds (being studied)VegetablesMedicine note

StrawberriesVitamin C, manganese, antioxidantsFruits

KiwiVitamin C (more per serving than an orange), fiber, vitamin KFruits

GuavaVery high in vitamin C, fiber, potassiumFruits

Sources

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin C fact sheet
USDA FoodData Central

Last reviewed October 2026.

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