According to official health claims by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), vitamin C contributes to:
- Normal psychological function.
- Increased iron absorption.
- Normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Normal functioning of the immune system.
- Normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, teeth, and skin.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of the skin.
