7. Recover from Exercise More Quickly
Vitamin C plays an important role in repairing tissues throughout your body, and your muscles are no exception. When you hit the gym hard, you create small cracks in the muscle fibers. The repair process is what strengthens resistance, so it’s a good thing. But pain and stiffness can really slow it down.
A study by the University of Maryland suggests that consuming 400 mg of vitamin C on a daily basis improves muscle function and reduces muscle soreness after intense exercise. Vitamin C, as we have already mentioned, also supports collagen production. Collagen helps make cartilage, ligaments, blood vessels, tendons and skin.