It is reported that vitamin C has several significant effects on human's
health. Balancing free radical to help fighting cell and tissue destruction,
helping the body to fight contagion in case of illness, helping both the
expectant mother and baby stay healthy for nine months, having inner-body
repaired, and forming collagen for the body (Hareyan: 2005: 1).
Reference: Hareyan, A. (2005).Why do we
need vitamin C? [Online]. Available:
http://www.emaxhealth.com/76/1144.html [15 January, 2012].