Kristie Reed, PharmD, oversees emergency, general medical, surgical, psychiatric care, and oncology medication as the pharmacy director of a community hospital. Dr. Reed specializes in IV medications.

A prolonged vitamin C deficiency can cause severe and potentially life threatening symptoms. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables can help maintain optimal levels of this important nutrient.

Walk down any skincare aisle, and you’ll see vitamin C and vitamin E everywhere—serums, oils, moisturizers, you name it. They’re both often credited for helping skin look its best, but when it comes ...

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential water-soluble vitamin that should be consumed through your diet. Historically, vitamin C was associated with preventing and treating scurvy, but ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Vitamin C and vitamin D both support immune function in ...

Which food comes to mind first when you think of vitamin C? Lemons? Oranges? Tangerines?Although all citrus fruits are good sources of the essential micronutrient, they actually sit somewhere in the ...