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You probably know vitamin C as an antioxidant and it is.
您可能知道维生素C是一种抗氧化剂，事实也确实如此。
Also known as excoric acid, it's one of the most potent antioxidants found in nature.
维生素C也被称为去皮酸，是自然界中最有效的抗氧化剂之一。
It helps protect your cells from damage and supports overall cellular health.
它有助于保护细胞免受损害，并维持整体细胞健康。
But the primary role of vitamin C is actually collagen synthesis.
但维生素C的主要作用实际上是合成胶原蛋白。
Collagen is the structural protein found in connective tissue throughout the body, including skin, bones, tendons and cartilage. It also plays a role in hair health.
胶原蛋白是全身结缔组织中的结构蛋白，结缔组织包括皮肤、骨骼、肌腱和软骨。它还有益于头发健康。
And vitamin C is essential to the formation of healthy collagen.
维生素C对健康胶原蛋白的形成至关重要。
The current recommended dietary allowance for vitamin C is 90 milligrams for men and 75 milligrams for women per day.
目前，维生素C的推荐膳食摄入量为男性每天90毫克，女性每天75毫克。
It's set to help you avoid scurvy, a condition that weakens connective tissue and causes skin problems and fragile blood vessels.
它可以预防坏血病，这种疾病会削弱结缔组织并导致皮肤问题和血管脆弱。
But it's not really enough for optimal health, especially if you have an infection, higher low temperature or if you regularly use aspirin or birth control.
但它对最佳健康来说还不够，特别是如果有感染、体温较高或经常服用阿司匹林或避孕药。
The daily upper limit for adults is 2,000 milligrams. So don't be nervous to up the dose daily or when you're starting to feel sick.
成人每日摄入上限为2000毫克。因此，不要因为每天增加剂量或开始感到不适而感到紧张。
Especially because research shows that taking a vitamin C supplement every day increases blood antioxidant levels by up to 30%, which can help the body fight inflammation.
尤其是因为研究表明，每天服用维生素C补充剂可使血液抗氧化剂水平提高高达30%，可以帮助身体抵抗炎症。
It's also been shown to help manage high blood pressure, boost immunity, prevent iron deficiency and reduce the risk of chronic disease such as heart disease.
研究表明，它还有助于控制高血压、增强免疫力、预防缺铁并降低患心脏病等慢性病的风险。
