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Vitamin C is water-soluble. It is also called ascorbic acid. It is the vitamin that people need to have the most of every day. It occurs primarily in fresh fruit and vegetables. Vitamin C is one of the antioxidants. This means it protects cells from damage caused by particular aggressive atoms and molecules called free radicals. The food industry uses it frequently as a conservative. A major vitamin C deficiency leads to tiredness, irritability, and symptoms in bones, cartilage and teeth.