Post Views: 1,081 Vitamin C or Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential to the body. Humans, unlike most animals, are unable to synthesize vitamin C in the body. Hence, it is an essential dietary component. Since it is water-soluble, the human body cannot store vitamin C as a reserve. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain a daily intake of Vitamin C.  Linus Pauling in the 1970’s promoted daily megadose intake of Vitamin C (12 – 24 oranges) to prevent colds and coughs. Why is Vitamin C is essential for the human body? Vitamin C plays a role in controlling infections and healing wounds and is a powerful…