The need for additional vitamin C (ascorbic acid) rises during periods of emotional, psychological or physiological stress as urinary excretion of the nutrient increases. The functions of vitamin C in the human body are very diverse.

• Participates in the synthesis of collagen*
• Acts as an antioxidant*
• Nourishes the adrenal glands and helps with stress response*
• Works to optimize absorption of nonheme iron*
• Supports normal immune function*
• pH of 4.4