Vitamins are substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally. Vitamin C is an antioxidant. It is important for your skin, bones, and connective tissue. It promotes healing and helps the body absorb iron. Vitamin C comes from fruits and vegetables. Good sources include citrus, red and green peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, and greens. Some juices and cereals have added vitamin C. Some people may need extra vitamin C: Pregnant/breastfeeding women, Smokers, People recovering from surgery, Burn victims.
The recommended dose of vitamin C to promote healing was 500–1,000 mg per day. Altogether, it was hypothesized that dividing the total dose of 600 mg per day into 200 mg three times daily might be more effective in promoting wound healing based on the bioavailability of vitamin C.
