05/08/2026
THE POWER OF VITAMIN C: YOUR BODY'S NATURAL DEFENDER AGAINST FREE RADICALS
Have you ever wondered why Vitamin C is often called one of the body's most powerful antioxidants?
The answer is in its remarkable ability to help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals.
What are free radicals?
Free radicals are unstable molecules produced naturally in the body during normal processes like breathing and converting food into energy. They can also come from external sources such as:
Smoking
Air pollution
Excessive UV (sun) exposure
Poor diet
Chronic stress
Excess alcohol intake
Because free radicals are unstable, they try to steal electrons from healthy cells. This process, known as oxidative stress, can damage cells, proteins, and DNA over time.